The few places I have been interested in honestly looked like they would require cosmetic work only.

@Yinna Wang Make sure whoever wrote the policy knows that one unit is being rented because there may be additional requirements.

They city required that I replace the best sidewalks in the neighborhood under the program and the cost was substantially higher than estimates I obtained on my own. 

I see a fixed rate product advertised here on BP but not a HELOC type of product, where you can draw and repay on commercial property.With the DSCR loans, the lender requirements will change from lender to lender.  

Low property taxes, landlord friendly and with tech and manufacturing jobs moving from the Bay Area there is strong job growth.

A lot of places up here in WA you must have cause for a lease non-renewal.Check your local laws too, a lot of places require proper notice to be given prior to lease non-renewal.

The requirements from projects/jurisdiction's varies greatly. 

I agree with the notion that one needs to define his or her goal with regard to real estate and making a living of real estate alone would require lots of it, but cash flow for the long run is almost inevitable.

I’m required to have liability insurance for my contractors license, and I’m wondering if there is an appropriate way to consolidate insurance. 

And, another one requires more support (special needs).Husband working on starting his own business (starting phase, no income)On the side, there are some income ($50K a year)Goal:1.