Hi Michael,A reason why the square footage may not have been included is if was not "finished". unfinished areas or attics, or areas only accessible through unfinished areas will not typically be included in the square footage.

Quote from @Bekhzod Yunusov: I have been finding tenants thru Facebook marketplace, been lucky so far, but I’m plan to buy more properties and manage them myself, how do I find and screen them more professionally without paying anyoneI recommend you include some of your key qualification criteria in the advertisement.

That said, I would also consider beach towns that are out of state but with easy access (ie. a short flight.. say 1-2hrs).

Definitely looking forward to accessing his services.  

Thousand Oaks, Stone Oak, Encino Park, Bulverde, etc)- Schertz/Cibilo (not far from military bases, easy access to Austin/New Braunfels, up and coming/ many new nice neighborhoods)$250-325K RangeNorthwest - (Near UTSA, Medical Center, Shavano Park, Rim)$200-275K Price RangeFar West - Castroville, Alamo Ranch, Sea World Area

There is an amazing difference in knowledge, skill, and experience between long term agents with whom real estate is their career (life) and the agent whose in real estate because he’s a career SALESMAN selling the hottest thing; you know, the guy who’ll be selling oil well drilling participations next year, and advertising services the year after. 

They are public records, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're easy to access.

I do believe this venue will give me greater access to people and tools.  

However, this requires careful legal handling.Other options:Reverse Mortgage: If your parents are over 62 and the home is their primary residence, a reverse mortgage might be an option to access equity without monthly payments.Home Equity Loan or HELOC: If you have significant equity, consider a home equity loan or HELOC to cover your parents’ rental expenses, then repay it over time.The Good: Co-ownership can provide financial relief and shared responsibilities.

If it's a vinyl window, or if you could swap out the existing window for a vinyl window without much hassle (e.g. if it's on the first floor and you have easy access to the exterior), then waterproofing the inside shower area around the window would be much easier.