If you're unable to do the block glass like you mentioned, it shouldn't be a problem to have a brand few frosted glass window installed (which is standard practice for a privacy area like that anyway).

It can be good practice for yourself to see what's going on with the numbers (commercial solutions always interject their way of doing it).You can have one spreadsheet per property. 

If they are going to cover business activity, you can bet your bottom dollar that the insurer will review all of your practices and procedures in order to determine whether you are doing things safely and in a law-abiding manner (see above, first paragraph).So yes, get plenty of insurance, and a corporate entity between you and your adoring public may be most convenient (consult your lawyer as to whether and what type).

Years ago, when I was just starting (and I didn’t know any better), I rented a room in my very first house to a tenant who, after a couple weeks, had her boyfriend practically living in the room with her.

Colorado landlords do not get to consider all money owed the same as rent.The issues on cost are matters of practicality.

Here are some excellent practices to remember if you decide to employ the home hacking method again:1.

Quote from @Alexandra Moraes: Keep practicing the numbers, studying the market, and determining what will work best for you when the time comes.

Push the product but never practice what you preach.5.

Though it feels pointless given that I am a few months from being able to make the purchase, and the market will likely be in a different state at that point, I figure it couldn't hurt to practice analyzing the market for potential deals.      

Great in theory, but difficult in practice, let me explain.1.