- a study on rent cost compared to ownership cost shows that virtually every large city market it is initially cheaper to rent than own (I believe is was cheaper to went in 97 of the largest 100 markets)Miami and Florida have extra concerns:- insurance difficulties have resulted in large increase in insurance costs.  

I've allowed pets in my STR for five years and haven't had any problems except some extra cleaning a couple times, which was paid for by the guest. 

I would have an extra light on a stand to brighten the spaces.2) Your first photo is of an empty room to a doorway.

Yesterday, the landlord stated that it was their impression that we had agreed to painting not only the two rooms but extra rooms as well and now they are saying they are going to void the clause and raise the rent back to $3200, or we have to paint extra rooms not agreed upon.

@John Cooper when you or someone you care about is living in the home it is important to be extra vigilant in choosing tenants.

Likely it is just a quit claim deed to your new name, however, also note that some states (ie MI - requires another form to be filled out and it changes our taxes - or can change them....).Get the help you need to make sure it is done right without costing you extra down the road.  

Every unit will find a tenant you do not need to intice them with extras that do not put more money in your pocket.

In practice, this could mean 5 extra days that no rent is collected.  

Property Owner, you have an extra 1000 square feet with enough setback to add a 500 sqft ADU on this lot.

Builders do this a lot to add extra potential sleeping area without having more bedrooms than septic is rated for.I have seen people put beds in the loft after closing or even close in this area to make an unofficial bedroom.Just be clear in your pictures and description and you should be fine either way.