Updated fixtures. replaced metal water lines.

I personally househack rent by the room and we've had a total of 9 roommates in the past 2.5 years and I would only accept somebody if they met ALL of my background and income qualifications.

said....even though it seems opposite in some ways to what I am saying--(That's the Duality of Man--like in Full Metal Jacket).And since he's nice enough to offer to talk to you on the phone---a GOOD Real Estate Guy would Never pass up that offer---he is very sucessfull at what he does...and neither of you know where this conversation will lead...So as a much more experienced Real Estate Guy than you---I'd advise you to "Let you Fingers do the Dialing" and pop him a call ASAP...before he forgets about you and has to put more of his focus on housing people.In other words (don't (not) call and waste a HUGE opportunity for some GREAT Advice)just my 2 cents. 

Use Airbnb, base postings, Hotpads, Facebook marketplace, zumper, furnished finders as lead generation.Note- use metal bed frames.

Which doesn't always work, namely if the A-coil is shot which can't be diagnosed at start, or condenser is shot, again can't always tell 100%.     

This is typically an old junker they bought just to use while in town (while they drive some real nice metal back home).

He had 3 pairs of sneakers in there and a belt with a metal buckle.

It also depends on the type of furnace. 60% 70% are generally fine, they are old natural draft type.  80% the kind with a motor that gives the exhaust a little push but still vent in metal flu.

We have been getting our signs printed on die bond, metal sheets, $150 for a 3'X5' sign...

I met all my partners in the group itself, me and my partners have syndicated 7 deals as General Partner (GP) including 900 units and being GP side, I also invested 2 deals passively.