However, anything that impacts functionality like plumbing, HVAC, or safety issues should be handled before listing to avoid turning off potential renters/buyers.If you’re re planning to lease it, tenants will expect everything to be move-in ready before signing.

Please - do this today: Send her a Notice To Quit for Non-Payment of Rent; you will need to send this to her via USPS with proof of delivery required so you can use it in any legal proceeding.

However, should you have net rental income that is subject to net investment income tax, then REP status would be helpful to avoid NIIT.Just to be clear, if you have an STR and you materially participate in it, you aren't subject to NIIT. 

Understand the local permitting requirements, keep eyes on your property to avoid squatters, and make sure you have a great vacant insurance policy while you're renovating.

Because if you do, they are one of the few states that will require you to pay their tax after you’ve left the state.

It's easy to obtain, costs very little, and doesn't require extra, on-going effort to maintain.

If you ask the manager to justify a fee and he starts hemming and hawing, move on or require them to remove the fee.

Most people think real estate investing requires huge capital, perfect credit, or bank loans—but that’s not always true.

@Rickey Mayes even if you buy a condo as a primary residence, alot of them will require 25% down if they do not have reserves and meet full review requirements.

She is required to disclose it.