The tenants were more interested in that than turning on the already-installed alarm system because there was no monthly cost.

In addition, trade policies have introduced new cost pressures, with a 10% tariff on Chinese imports raising prices on certain goods, though tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports remain suspended until March.

Underestimating rehab costs - get a contractor bid.5.

They had lots of options to reduce cost, they came in at $8k less than the first place, and I could knock even more off of it if I trench the new lines myself (the trenching and excavation prices were pretty brutal, I could hire it out for a fraction of the price). 

I think most of us do, but the problem that I've discovered with 15% down programs over the past couple of years is the balance between the cost of the home and the rent it can garner.

It saved my quite a bit on interest costs.

Taxes, costs, eviction complexity, etc are going to be a much bigger factor in your success than anything else.

Short term rentals do get more money, but also cost more to run and require more time.  

All that being said, it might not be worth the cost of putting in parking, just be aware on the front end that you’re reducing your end buyer/rental pool by not having it. 

That can be expensive and will likely cost between 15 and 20% of the revenue (and that doesn't often include the cleaning fees) which may mean that you don't make a profit.