Will get some grass seed and grass mats and seed it on Monday. 

My buddy has a Laundry Mat and a car wash.

So if you got into a legal battle with them, it would likely be cheaper to walk away than to fight...regardless of who's right.It sounds like you are a little nervous about doing your first deal, so you want to strap yourself with someone (who you think) gets it. 

Cons:Unless you are very knowledgeable about the materials you need including small items like nuts, bolts, screws, straps, etc., you’ll constantly be having to run to pick these items up for your contractor.

Thanks, but how can someone be so cash-strapped if they have been working? 

There is a lot of upfront work that comes with setting up an MTR that is much easier to do as a local if you are boot strapping it and doing all or most of the work yourself.

They might be strapped to student debt or have not had the time to accumulate money for a down payment but are like-minded and have the flexibility to house hack.

Hi Mat,I am in the same situation.  

Example: Durable is anything typically expected to last 3 months or more including: Linens, towels, cutlery, floor mats etc. and Expendables: Toilet paper, sponges, snacks etc.)2) Operating/business licenses3) Capital expense CAPEX ( This is a big one - and should not be confused with maintenance/repairs)4) Professional services ( accountants, lawyers etc.)5) Hot tub and or pool service6) Septic pump and clean (annually)7) Snow removal8) Water filters (Whole house filters can be expensive.

All of my foundation work was in SoCal where there is significant danger of earthquakes and they insist on Seismic Strapping.