There's no clear-cut answer IMO, it's a personal decision.  

I second this, I use rentredi for my personal properties and it makes life super easy.  

I personally again in my opinion only.. but these guys could be fake lenders.. for sure HML  do not have a requirement that they can only lend to a corp..

Instead of debates and personal opinion, look for proof https://www.ladbs.org/docs/default-source/forms/plan-check-2017/single-family-dwelling-duplex-plan-review-list.pdf under G (Interior Env) which defines the minimum requirement of a habitable room (aka bedroom or bathroom).

I have never seen the homes in person, but got a good walk through from my realtor.

I'm also in a 5 person group within gobundance called a 'gopod' and we meet weekly.

AND prices have come down a bit in the last few years.Get a good grip on your personal spending and CUT BACK on everything for a couple of years.

But the real secret to making money in real estate is finding the right properties at the right price—and that's where off-market deals come in.Off-market properties typically cost less than those listed on the MLS because sellers are often motivated by reasons other than price, like financial distress or personal circumstances.

In my personal experiences a lot of structural items start with bad drainage.

What are the rules for removing this person, as I understand it he falls under hotel rules, not the landlord tenant act.