Some months I’ve unfortunately had to pay like $150 out of pocket but I’m Planning on holding long term wise and the let the rental bare fruit later in my life because I’m only 22 and just wanted a base hit or a rental in a great neighborhood.

If you engage with tenant drama all the time you'll be doing that 24/7 for the rest of your life.

Pictures are a life saver if an issue arises at a property!

My reviews carry with me for life, maybe I sell these properties but in 15 years I want to start another STR business.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

I've done it twice in Reno, NV (now I have them both as long term rentals), and it's changed my life. 

Brandon Turner has an awesome podcast called "Better Life".  

But I strongly urge anyone to always get Aldermanic support before proceeding because it makes life--and the entire project / process--a whole lot easier. :)IN SUM: Based on what you've shared, it sounds like you won't need to rezone if you just want to build a duplex.

Life goes on. 

I don't include non paying Tenants because I like a small slice of positivity in my life and prefer to think I did our screening well enough that all our Tenants are paying.Cheers!