In my experience, a property with multiple cottages and outbuildings can provide all kinds of creative strategies...some folks try short-term rentals or even specialized retreats if local regulations allow.

@Patricia Smith Even if someone give you a referral, what meets their expectations, may not meet yours.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

There's nothing in the law that requires you to send someone on a Sunday evening at her convenience.

With no direction from an Engineer (or Architect) Contractors have no idea and will price out the scope of work they think is best even if it's not the best option. 

I keep thinking about the "what ifs" and everything because I'm a realest... but I know this can and will be a great opportunity for me to get my foot in the door even if I have to tuck my chin and grind for a year. 

Then the problem will slowly fix itself even if you do nothing.

Someone that is more aggressive, may want lesser even though skin in the game.

If USPS is slow, tenant is subject to late fees and even eviction.

If it's just a two-family, or really with any amount of units, I would send the same notice to all parties so it's clear that it is addressed to everyone (even though it's because of one tenant).

I hacked my first 6 homes before “house hacking” was even a thing!