Property Owner, you have an extra 1000 square feet with enough setback to add a 500 sqft ADU on this lot.

Make the rules such that the tenant, in order to get the extra federal unemployment, must pay at least half of it to rent.

Now your fully renovated home is getting top dollar rents, you could probably refinance too since rates are poised to go lower (lowering your monthly obligation), you could open a HELOC before you move with the extra equity and use that to fund your next deal and now you have 2 homes! 

Seems a bit high on the exp ratio near 43% but we do pay a premium for our solid cleaning lady, she also stocks supplies, runs errands and other duties for no "extra" charge.

Losing 85% on a single REIT would’ve been devastating if you were all-in, but spreading out across 10 investments turned the overall outcome positive because of the winners.Here’s a few extra key tips to avoid big losses in passive investments:Focus on cash flow: Invest in assets that generate consistent income.

Every unit will find a tenant you do not need to intice them with extras that do not put more money in your pocket.

Add outdoor security cameras (just let guests know they’re there) and maybe some motion-sensor lights for extra safety.

Despite the extra requirements we had plenty of showing and very little vacancy. 

@John Cooper when you or someone you care about is living in the home it is important to be extra vigilant in choosing tenants.

Winter doesn't bring too much extra cost as long as the home doesn't have outdated appliances and has sufficient insulation.