Consider remote monitoring tools (like security cameras), and budget an extra 10-15% for surprises.

They could be a reservist but on active duty orders which is just AD for a time but can be extended.

Adding a door on the shorter side also gives tenants layout options for storage.

Maybe take extra steps like walking the prospect to their car and glancing into it, while that is not a 100% indication that they will be a good resident, it definitely helps.

There are some exceptions to this but this is the general rule.The $150,000 hurdle shrinks to $75,000 if you are married but filing a separate return.Creating an LLC does not suddenly bypass this.In actuality, you created another filing requirement which your CPA will charge you an extra cost for. 

I've been listening to a lot of BP Podcasts and heard ads of this crowdfunding website.

-- We put in our ads that mechanicals will be installed for inspection and/or for MoveIn.Boards are useless!

While you can't create limitations against their lease and legal rights they have for quiet enjoyment, things like keeping common areas free of clutter or routine maintenance items that are tenant responsibility can often be added to help keep the expectations on both parties clear.

This is why I have stopped giving advice for these kinds of posts.Newbie - I just attended a seminar and if I buy 10 $50,000 crapboxes in D neighborhoods in the Midwest, they will cashflow $1,000 each and I can retire by the end of the year.Me - A $50,000 crapbox in a D neighborhood isn’t going to cashflow $1,000 a month.Newbie - just because you can’t do it!!!

Purchasing at a value price and adding strategic renovations created significant equity growth.