The property is newly renovated pretty  much all around.New floors, kitchens, bathrooms, paint and trim, 2 carrier ac units, new furnace, 2 water heaters, split electric and gas.Natural gas, pub water and sewer.I will be wrapping closing costs into the mortgage.Ideally, this will be my first home so I will be using this for initially a house Hack, but planning on adding 1 master sweet with walk in closet and bathroom over the empty space above the garage.I was just toying with the numbers to see when we move out if this will make money monthly.

For example, I'm working with a design firm and the designer is busting a contractors balls on submittal after submittal and memo after memo....citing details from a 300 pg. spec book, and requesting timely submissions of the smallest details, paint draw downs, casework, laminate finishes, flooring...you name it.

With that said, I am able to and willing to do some fairly easy upgrades such as flooring, paint, windows etc.

It's best to choose an area and then get in contact with an investor-friendly agent in that area. 

So yes, rent by room is solid investing and plenty of SF homes to choose from.

If you choose not to pay yourself that is up to you.I Rehab all my properties to “like new” condition.  

It basically says remove your items, fill nail holes from pictures/paintings, and do a final clean (and give detailed instructions). 

You'll need to paint it, replace that old carpet, do landscaping etc.

If you choose to separate everything be sure to factor that cost into you purchase price it can be a big expense.

I am wondering what are some key things you guys look for when choosing what markets to buy in?