And if your LT tenant needs to assist with things now and then, be sure to show appreciation and compensation of some sort (I've offered free wifi, though my tenant prefers their own internet/cable).3) I haven't had any issues, but maybe avoiding carpet and low rates with single night rentals that ends up attracting homeless guests.

Right after that carpet was scheduled , after that electrical trim out was scheduled .

You said  " Even if you have a property with clear title, the fact that it has gone through a tax auction and because they are so messy title insurance companies often won't insure them for a year."   

I've had my contractor pour a leveling liquid over sections of floor and then run LVP or carpet overtop to correct for a few inches (1-3 inches) in drop in a room or two.

No one will roll red carpet for you except the ones who can benefit from your business and services.

They will charge extra for any extra work performed, but it could be much more beneficial than tying up that much equity in a partnership with someone you don't know.Also, if you ever do have a partnership, spend the money on the front-end with an attorney to get a sound operating agreement that makes the divorce less messy if it comes to that.

Steam cleaned the carpets, etc, and he determined there was no damage.

I don't know your experience level but if you don't have time you could play the numbers game and carpet bomb the whole neighborhood.

Because your x-ray vision missed the broken sewer line, broken hvac, you thought those hardwood floors under the carpet were better than they really are, etc.

. +100sqft. 4bd/2bath. carpet throughout house.