Basic staging with an agent usually means they give you insight into how you should:Declutter and depersonalize by removing photos and personal itemsArrange your furniture to improve the room’s flow and make it feel biggerAdd plants, move art, or re-arrange other accessoriesFull-service staging is another option if your house needs more hands-on attention.

Rick Basement square footage and room count are typically not counted on public record but in some states agents list it or are allowed to list it. 

How did it feel walking into that closing room, knowing you were about to own your first investment property?

Consider looking for a large single-family home with the ability to add more rooms or bathrooms, then rent it out by the room. 

He and I host the RAL Room assisted living podcast as well!

There is a lot of room for expansion on the property and a person could build more units for not much money.

I don't think anyone has ever said anything about sheets, towels, Keurigs, wifi speed, tv stations, pack-n-plays, the games in the game room, the upgraded appliances, etc.

If they’ve been around for a while, the club organizers or others in the room will know them.

@Phillip Austin Rent by the room investing is an excellent strategy.

If that's the case, maybe look at a different house hacking strategy that might work (like a SFR with an ADU or renting by the room, ie having roommates).2.