No problems with rust but do have to deal with hard water; they have a chemical treatment called a pillow that takes care of that.

The first applicant will eventually get tired of his free-loading friends and problems will ensue.

Time is money and I prefer spending my time with my fam and friends instead of problem tenants and legal cases. 

The problem is, none of it is based on actual comps, and again, the word "cute" doesn't have anything to do with setting those numners.What you need to do is a full analysis of the comps for both rent and sold in your area. 

This wasn't a problem for us but I would certainly steer clear of any projects that are time sensitive and require some kind of planning.

No Problem!

There are a wide variety of amenities that will enhance the guest experience.Some lower cost ideas for 'fun amenities' could be...

I've also heard about rolling over some money into a self directed IRA to invest in real estate, but that doesn't really solve my problem. 

They're $99, rated 4.5 stars and I've never had a problem with one. 

With most mortgages you can move after one year without any problems.