In a C class area, maybe check other comparable properties to see what amenities they have and which properties are getting highest rental rates.

May be smart to get another quote just for sanity check if it's your first time.

I recommend checking out Ohio

If you find that you need to replace cabinet boxes, home depot sells unfinished birch that paints much nicer than the oak cabinets available at menards or lowes (oak can have tannins leak through and yellow the paint if not properly prepped if you use regular paint).

Hey @Stephanie Del Rio - you can check out Events and Meetups forum via this link - https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521

Check and make sure your late fees ar within guidelines for your city/state. 

Will definitely check with an experienced CPA on this. 

If I am understanding RTLO correctly and your response - as long as the security deposit is sitting in a separate subaccount (eg separate checking or savings account) in a personal bank account, it's not considered to be intermingled with personal finances.

@Alex McGhee - they should be public records;  check with whatever county you are interested in.

We are checking if the mortgage is assumable for her to transfer it to me.