I'm not accredited but am an LP in a couple other "regular" syndications.

Absolutely run a background check and do your regular application process on this potential new tenant.

The regular stores like Ashley etc won't do.Any suggestions on techniques/strategies/stores to buy "unique" (aka : artsy, antique etc) furniture without breaking the bank?

RM-36 is also the City of Kalamazoo's Bed & Breakfast District so you can legally host short-term renters (Airbnb) if the property is in that district.

Dependent on location, this could even be a short term rental with higher cash flow than regular rent.Good strategy or too much risk with unknowns?

It closed much tighter after that but still wasn't air tight. jalousie windows by definition will never be air tight unfortunately but they should be tight enough to prevent insects from entering. depending on the condition of yours maybe swap them out for regular windows if the energy efficiency is what you're looking for. mine was in a condo so i had to keep with the same window style. 

I regularly liquidate one investment to move unto the next, it's a river ever moving, adjusting and evolving.

We are hosting our monthly House hackers meetup this Wednesday the 16th in Longmont, which can be a good resource to network.

I'm not really sure why, I see it pretty regularly with most of the more popular sites.

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