I am sorry that the storm that passed through just prior to your stay required emergency roof repairs. 

@John Jacobs I require my borrowers to have policies that cover replacement cost. 

2 are not cashflowing with the required expenses for vacancy at 10%, repairs at 10% and capital expenditures at 5%.

Also, are you trying to avoid one with an ice maker--potential here for additional maintenance if any issues arise.I've had Whirlpool, Samsung, Frigidaire in properties without any issues.Make sure you're aware of what the manufacturer warranty covers things such as parts, labor, and compressor.  

Insurance is still an annual dog fight via my broker.Read your policy very carefully, consider replacement costs will probably be higher than estimatesResiliency is a requirement here.As far as sell or not....it'll depend on your determination to be here.This ain't the burbs of the bay area.Prepping for heavy rain right now.

The city may require more off-street parking as well.

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

The requirement to do this generally involves an experienced GC signing on the borrowing entity as a 20+% owner thus making them a signatory on the loan and responsible for the debt which in most cases is not very easy to find.

Most building codes and HUD standards require bedrooms to have windows for egress and ventilation.

Some may require a waiting period of one to two years before leasing is permitted, while others may prohibit rentals entirely as outlined in their bylaws.Always know the property’s potential for annual rental income and ensure the numbers work.