Perhaps making step-father responsible for those items is better than charging rent.

We all know we can keep thinking about what we want to do but putting it into action is an entire other ball game.What are your top 3 actionable items for a complete beginner who feels lost in the sense of being in a small town and no really local groups where one can shadow or work with?

I would keep receipts on whatever it costs you to clean up and remove personal items and then deduct that from the tenant's security deposit.

Curious to hear what folks think this will do to mortgage rates, especially since it's arriving on the heels of a booming jobs report.

One quick solution that jumps to mind, until a bigger opportunity presents itself, would be food/coffee/beverage truck or trucks. 

Normally to change bylaws, there should have been a notice to the community and the item put up for a vote with a certain % voting for it to be amended.

1Sale / Bestbuy deal of the day can be great sometimes for TV's and other items!

When evaluating new properties, when you underwrite expand certain line item like tax and doubling insurance coverage.That being said, I'm not sure where you stand in terms of net worth.

The only items you pay for upfront is the appraisal.

It can be a line item on the buyer's side closing statement.