What you are trying to cover with the umbrella policy is the 'slip and falls', which can easily be a million dollars or more if you are found liable.

Contact the zoning department and see if you can get the property rezoned as a duplex.

We have a duplex and the tile around the tub faucet got pushed sideways - upshot is the wallboard is missing behind so we need to tear down existing and either replace wallboard and retile or have a 3 piece smooth surround installed instead. 

Solid SFH house in the appreciating location with 10% off from the initial listing price.

Thanks for the replies. 

The Packwood, WA market encompasses this mantra, with a flood of weekend warriors up to White Pass ski area in the Winter, and absolute Hunt/Hike/Bike/Fish Mecca in the Summer/Fall.

Purchase price: $55,000 Cash invested: $55,000 4 acres of land parcel in a village closer to the city.

For those of you actively investing in the Charlotte, NC market (or similar areas), what strategies have you found most effective for scaling your portfolio while maintaining cash flow?

When looking at the Airbnb and Furnished Finder MTRs in my area, it looks as if the smaller "tiny homes" or even small ADUs for around $800-$1200 a month were the most booked up.

I see a lot of newer investors getting into the market thinking flipping houses is easy money.