This isn't including other expenses I know but I was planning to self manage the property and hope rates continue to go down so I could refi in the future and gain more margin in rental income.After further analysis and speaking with a friend thats a real estate agent I may want to shift my original plan and sell it.

A proper sewer inspection is critical to avoid future plumbing disasters.

Document everything so you can streamline the process in the future and learn from any pitfalls along the way. 

We're excited to move it forward into the future.

My second question is for future private money lending.

Future tenants would likely appreciate the extra storage, and it could make your duplex more attractive in the long run without the hefty upfront investment that a full conversion would require.Another idea is to repurpose the shed into a functional office space or a private workout area.

A seasoned CPA with REI experience can help ensure all your passive losses are applied correctly and provide guidance on future sales.

At least that way you can feel confident that the additional leaf guards etc will truly prevent it from happening in the future. 

The trade-off might be worth it in order to avoid this problem in the future.

In early 2023 I told them I would be selling in the future.