You buy the property without visiting it beforehand.

If you want to waste time getting it reviewed by your own attorney, go ahead....As a matter of fact, if a GC does not have a decent contract, that would be reason enough for me to look further....

This will depend on the lender but plenty will allow you to start ahead of time.

When house hacking it's about comparing it to your current living situation and also thinking ahead. 

Ideally I'd like to buy something with a few acres to build an art studio for multi media work, gallery and perhaps a few small cabins for people to visit with us. 

You will build experience, you will have a property that builds wealth, and you will be ahead of the curve when the market turns favorable again.

With 30 days' notice, he's still moving out 2 weeks early so in some ways that gives you a head start on some of the things you need to do to get it ready for the next tenant. 

You can't ask them ahead of time, because it would be the same thing as asking them if they have a disability.I suggest reading up on the emotional support dog laws. 

I'll be in Hawaii next month to visit her (she's having a baby in June)best

But if the property is empty a protocol in that scenario would call for the removal of the affected area and a thorough cleaning and disinfecting of both rooms.So if you're someone who wants to get ahead of the curve make it a routine task to test for mold before and after a tenant moves.