I grew up in Florida and moved to Salt Lake City, Utah about 5 years ago for family, friends, and school.

Which is what prompted me to ask for your thoughts.But I'll take the contractors' with a grain of salt over my personal observation.

The tenant has expressed multiple times the desire to change things (paint) but never actually did so I am taking this with a grain of salt and told her we would discuss again when she is ready to move forward.Whenever that tenant moves out, I would probably have to replace the current carpet due to age and mini blinds are also old (but functional), which is why I am considering the idea.In any case, I would be reviewing quotes, finances and contractor and figure out a way to make sure the work will be finished before I OK the change.

Take this all with a grain of salt, but to me when the conversation involves house hacking in an expensive metro area like NYC/NJ the bigger picture is more important than the immediate short term cash flow. 

They feel rather creepy to me, and I've not actually employed them, so take my advice with a grain of salt.  

I have NO familiarity with your market, so take this advice with a grain of salt and independently confirm it.

Second , slip and falls , the contractor would have to return every 12 hours to salt due to freeze and thaw , snow melts and refreezes on the drive . 

Hello Bigger Pockets Members,I reside in Salt Lake City, Utah and looking for information on real estate.  

I'm just wondering out loud and have no local knowledge on that particular subject, so big grain of salt with those statements ...

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