I won't go into all the details, but there always ends up being a significant problem in the documents I get or don't get, in negotiations, etc, and the trigger never gets pulled.For a variety reasons in addition to the above, including my wife's encouragement, I've decided to take a serious look at going the real estate route instead.

You have to include the cost of your time and the work, especially on a "scary house" is daunting indeed. 

Besides, make sure tenant has rental insurance that includes dog as well, if not they can take a separate pet liability insurance.

Congrats on getting across the finish line! 

They're pre-finished RTA, and it's usually only ~$100-150 per cabinet to install.

Use Series LLC to handle management activities, including collecting rent and signing leases.

Again, if your $250k is true, and includes all the electrical upgrades, new plumbing runs, potentially new foundation pour (since I assume the existing garage slab is not capable of supporting a new two story house), I am guessing since I don't know the market, but assume you will have a lot of equity by completing the project.

This includes and is not limited to Sidney, Walton, Norwich, Otego, Bainbridge.

I now offer "limited service" as a PM for 10% which includes marketing on 20+ channels, 24/7 guest communication, daily pricing, automations and software connections, but it is 10% of revenue. 

Be sure to include one of more exit strategies in your LLC documents.