I'll tell the landscaper to put me some cheap colorful bushes out there and some colorful mulch as much as I hate mulch cause it attracts termites.

.”• I pay all the costs – things like Real Estate Commission - Title Insurance - Escrow Fees - Transfer Tax -Termite Clearance - Roof Certification – the list goes on and on..• And I buy them in an “as is” condition.

Additionally if you do not have experience doing short term it will take you time to get the experience and the ratings on the short term rental websites.Is there a way to estimate how much your renter is making from the short term rental on your property ?

You'll benefit greater from the appreciation and loan paydown in the long term and in the short term it's not much more to manage a duplex/triplex compared to a single family if you're managing yourself.In the end, I would give yourself a few months to talk and deliberate, but the best way to get going is to start looking in an area and look at 100 deals in that area.

Use a screwdriver to poke at the sill plate to look for rot or termite damage.

Pretty much all major components were newly installed / fitted and done to a tasteful standard (new metal roof, plumbing, electrical, kitchen, flooring, bathroom, doors, new hvac, decks, vinyl siding etc) and I have visited and walked through 3 times and even been under crawl space to inspect a repair that was previously noted on an inspection to the foundation after termite treatment which looked to be a good job.

Having said that Minnesota does not have termites due to our weather so we don't do pest inspections, we don't require hurricane insurance, or earthquake coverage, but many but not all lake properties require flood insurance. 

Look for cracks in the foundation, walls, or ceilings, as these may suggest settling or shifting.Additionally, keep an eye out for pest infestations, particularly termites or carpenter ants, which can cause significant damage to wooden structures.Lastly, be aware of environmental concerns such as radon levels and underground oil tanks, which can pose health risks.Having a qualified home inspector conduct a thorough evaluation is essential.

., major structural termite damage, small mold issue).

I had a property tented for termites, which broke some concrete roof tiles.