Since it is at a patio doors on the exterior, why not tile it with ceramic as a mud area, then use a regular transition for that?

Also, the gas heat supplies the entire house and is not split by unit, so I would probably end up paying the entire heating bill (very undesirable for me).I am considering replacing the current gas heat with electric baseboard heat.

I haven't set up a solo-401k yet but will be in the near future so now I am learning as much as I can to make sure I don't step into mud without knowing it.I believe based on your post, I really do need to hire a property manager to handle everything from assessment to executing a solution to whatever problem might creep up.My original thinking was as the 401k fund custodian I can't do any physical work but I would be able to take calls from tenants, as well as going there to assess the issue, for the purpose of determining which pro to call in to resolve the issue.However I also know while assessing the issue often time I might end up having to do physical work - such as reaching inside the cabinet to turn off the water valve, or flush the toilet to see what's happening, or opening and closing a window, or even turning on or turning off a light, those are technically all physical work right?

The good side of the fence is on my side, its an old style fence (bottom 2x4 horizontal instead of vertical like is done now) and it has a mud board so the bottom of the pickets is the weakest point.I have taked to the tenant quite a few times and suggested things they can do to keep the dogs away.

Wasn't afraid to get mud on my wingtips, it wiped off.In sales we call this having a 3rd party influence that adds credibility, it's good for any business marketing one on one.

Other expenses: flooring, mudding, texturing, light fixtures, doors?

I'm very aware of how there are pockets of undesirables in the inner metro.  

Thought I would post a question.House:Split foyer, 4/3, 2400 sq ft, was a FSBOHouse background & current status of reno: bedrooms are carpet, bathrooms are tile, downstairs laundry/mud room & bathroom are kinecto luxury vinyl plankPurchased for $128,500 and currently have close to $26,000 in but have some expensive stuff left like flooring, kitchen counter, kitchen cabinet redo, deck, new exterior paint...will try to save some money by selling the house through busy bee realty serviceConsidering for the rest: engineered hardwood or laminate and want it to flow throughout the main areaNeighborhood: older, established.  

The same reason all regulations are in place; to stop or limit a socially undesirable activity.I have taken to grabbing signs when I see them, and tossing them in one of my dumpsters.

(Clear as mud...I know).The accuracy comes from the statement "you should build a business first".