If you did not use one - unfortunately its an expensive lesson learned that in real estate transactions this is why you use the paid experts.

It sounds like any lifting and/or adjusting to beams would be expensive.

If you are leaning towards using a property manager or think you may at some point, just make sure you budget for that in your analysis so that your cash flow figures are taking that potential expense into account.Since this would only be your first property, I don't think you need a professional hiring firm--it would probably be more beneficial for you to do the interviewing yourself to be sure that you set expectations properly, are aligned, and can work well together.

Now I want to update or amend the lease to a DOUBLE NET LEASE to reduce my expenses. 

They truly seem like a great solution and housing option.The main issue is that they are still too expensive.

If I were to house hack, I would actually be increasing my living expenses significantly.

Deducting expenses and considering an LLC or S-Corp structure might help manage taxes.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

It is illegal to discriminate against a tenant based on their source of income so I would advise against even mentioning this in any way shape or form.Are you qualified to purchase expensive RE?

It's expensive but so are big mistakes.

It may be frustrating but check your state and local landlord tenant laws regarding this because it could be an expensive lesson for you if they’ve followed required procedures.