Repairs are a nuisance,  but an expected part of all housing.

Now they are screwed - every time they fill out an application, for their next rental, to buy anything on credit (like a car) or buying a house...this Judgement will pop up and they will be denied.

I also house hack and rent a room as a MTR and I've gone with high quality items to ensure durability.

Assuming the area is on the up and up Lake Property will always trend in the right direction because of the limited supply around the lake.I am in Chicago, but my father bought a lake house sw of Louisville and I think it's at least doubled in value.With your background as an electrician this sounds like a no brainer!

Looking at my first property and there is a severely intense odor in the basement (concrete) and some slight orders on the other levels of the house as well (hardwood floors and carpet).

Investigate government programs such as HUD, USDA, and FHA loans, select investment techniques such as house hacking, turnkey homes, or purchase and hold, and assess properties using tools such as Grants.gov, HUD.gov, and BiggerPockets.Good luck!

And others want a big yard for the family and to not be 15 feet away from the house right next to you.Now, that's all fine information.

Also, check the amenities available, that will run the HOA dues too.Location-wise, check whatever will be easier to rent in the long run.Also, depending on how you're comfortable with sharing your apartment, 2 bed could be a great house-hack.

Worst house in neighborhood.

Seattle has become more lenient on ADU regulations because of the housing shortage.