However, I doubt you will find anyone excited to work with you if there is no JV style payoff at the end, and if you are just going to hire them to do the work, your interests are not aligned, so I would be careful how much credit you give their estimates/assessments.Whatever the outcome, you will be happy you did it if you just know your numbers and take action!

I think it's also important to mention here that Boston, and other larger metropolises, deploy a tenant oriented brokerage fee meaning that the renter actually pays, not the owner, so in spite of the service being virtually free, you do not see the value in having someone represent you and executing on the rental of this unit. 

Tony is right, and in line with that my opinion is always have a very thorough reliable detail oriented home inspector give you an aggressive evaluation, then you might find a couple things that can wait , but most things that old were not intended to last forever. 

Decor/ Architectural Style.

For some, in any industry, we do go into it wanting to make money, for the commission, for the life style etc and as you get out of "survival" mode and start achieving success, you start realizing that you actually make more money when "you do the right thing for people" Doing the right thing (having people's best interest, having their back, giving them options, walking them through the path and educating them on what are the pros and cons to individual investment and advising them) will yield more money in the form of : Referrals, connections, good reputation, a good track record, and yes bc of it, more commissions. 

Because 'Lodging' is restricted to other, usually, more commercial oriented zones.

Think of how much waste has been generated by throwing things out, simply because they are out of style. 

If it is a more porous clay/terra cotta style tile without glazing you can typically use any kind of concrete type stain or paint to color it. 

I recently purchased a 6 acre, ready to build plot in south county RI and am looking for a home builder to discuss construction of a modern farmhouse ranch style home.

My wife and I are looking to step into the life changing life style of buying our first rental house.