It may or may not be smart, but it is definitely risky.

Glass block is a great idea.....I've used that and it is a good solution.I also second the idea to look inside the wall, if you have mold inside there, that could be huge trouble.And if you keep the window and have a tile trim, definitely make sure that the bottom 'sill' piece has a slight tilt to it so that water runs into the shower.Windows inside a shower are always a problem, it's just not a smart idea.

@Matt PippinIt sounds like you're at a pivotal point in your financial journey, and considering real estate as a means to further your goals is a smart move.

That's what smart investors do everyday.

Who have turned out to be the syndicator's close friends.This guy is smart enough to keep his operations relatively small so the "agencies" seem not to have the resources to go after these small fish.https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/fbi-cracks-down-on-a...

They provide pretty charts, convoluted calculation and links to others who they feel are super smart.

But YES ask them for common curtesy, Hey install one of those smart thermostats,  

Not smart on their part.

In can multiply returns but what everyone also fails to mention is it can also multiply losses.Now I am not opposed to debt but there is smart debt and bad debt. 

Landlord's insurance isn't always required, but it's smart for protecting your investment.