But as soon as we moved in we changed out the chandeliers, boob lights, door knobs and hinges and put fresh paint on all the doors.Irene G. - thanks for the advice!

When I would ask the current owner about my security deposit he was investigating it and kept saying that he was unsure.

Are room services such as fresh towels and linens and other such services provided?

There have been a number of cases in U.S.A. and Canada, and some high-profile investigative reporting pieces, of spray foam gone wrong.

Its a sure-fire recipe for conflict and complaints.I agree with Brandon Turner - I'd investigate splitting the upstairs unit (if zoning allows) into two smaller units.

If they agreed to a background check, then they agreed to let you investigate their character.

You will PROBABLY make more money in 12 months.Set up at bank auto withdrawal from their checking.Have them pay for a property inspection report and sign off that they will buy the property as is or lose their option fee.And, investigate them as you would any tenant moving in.

You can also pay a private investigator.

Has she investigated the required repairs on her own?

I've been investigating doing real estate investing out of state, since where I live (Massachusetts) is not only an overpriced real estate market but notoriously landlord unfriendly and hostile toward small business in general.