Only a few months and the turned is just going to be some basic cleaning, or has he been in there for quite a while and you're going to have to do a full turn and that may take you how ever long turns take you (lost rental income)?

The view is not spectacular, and each unit has 2 floors with a backyard.

Even if you don't buildout all of the floors on a vertical, you still have to put in stronger footings and beams.5. 

Clean the unit immediately.

If you want to do a background check and lease for Airbnb bookings, you have to put it in the house rules so you have the guest agree to do it after confirming the booking on Airbnb.We don't do mid stay cleanings, but we do expect a deeper clean after all our MTR stays.

I would see if you could clean the stove grate before replacing it.

I am guessing they do everything including cleaning themselves and must have paid all cash.  

I'm not a contractor and don't do anything structural, but I would consider my brother in law and myself - experts at tile, kitchen, flooring renovations. 

I'm exploring alternative financing options and would greatly appreciate insights or experiences in similar scenarios.Key Points:Property Location: Cahokia HeightsPurchase Price: $17,000Rental Income: Approximately $1,500/month via Section 8Condition of Property: Updated plumbing, roof is in good shape, needs AC unit, paint, flooring and cabinets and counter topI'm considering reaching out to private lenders but would like to gather opinions on:Feasibility of securing a mortgage for a low-cost property.Attractiveness of this deal to private lenders.Any creative financing strategies that could be applicable here.Legal and tax implications I should be aware of.Potential risks and how to mitigate them effectively.Any advice, suggestions, or contacts in the private lending space would be immensely helpful.

New flooring on the downstairs unit.