I started out building guitars on the east coast, and have since transplanted my little opperation out to seattle in 2014, where I still build acoustic and electric guitars in my personal time.

Jobs, Amazon is expanding, Volkswagen has their first fully electric vehicle plant right near one of my duplexes.

I can demo the basement, get everything ready for drain tile, most likely do our own electrical, framing etc. would need a plumber to turn into full bath.

I can easily clean and turn over her unit quickly in my market for more rent than she is paying.

I do pay for water/trash/snow removal/landscaping  and gas/electric for common area. 

He/she should be able to do typical repairs (woodworking, painting, tuck-pointing, light electrical & plumbing, etc). 

The deposit is your leverage to ensure they pay last month's rent and leave the place clean.

How much do I need to profit on top of mortgage and all bills to make it worthwhile.2.What do you require tenants to be responsible.I am in the northeast and its cold do you require them to pay for heat, hot water, electricity, water, sewer etc.

We've used West Side Electric.

I have automated the cleaning and check in/out process.