If the landlord is paying any utilities that are based on usage such as water, then I might discuss a rent bump to compensate for the anticipated increase in usage and address that with the lease update adding the person as an occupant. 

Many that had to pay part of the rent ended up in jail and never paid. 

Massive dehumidifiers are filling with at least 3-4 gallons of water daily - we can't rent until a slew of multi thousand dollar repairs are completed.We were told that the dehumidifiers the sellers had in the house were only used during the spring when snowmelt was very bad. 

The deal would have to be in a safe location and the operating activity in the business itself could be self-serviced.2.

Assuming you get the home ready to rent before the end of this year will you be participating in its management?

So, my condo is in a prime location just a few blocks from the beach.

My end goal is purchase a duplex or multi-family home and rent out the property for passive income.

Is there one place to locate the accurate information by County within the State and by city within the County??

It needs to be spruced up; great location downtown though.

Currently, I am a REALTOR in Auburn, AL, and the surrounding areas (I selected the location as Birmingham because that is the closest option to me).