@Gayle Eisner For me sniff test / intuition would be having a separate living unit would bring more if done well and functional however it's YOUR market.Not many people are going to be able to really answer this for you.My recommendation is get some data points. 

I'd recommend using the keyword alerts function here on BP, so that you can be notified of discussions that are either in your area, or are of interest to you (i.e.

I realize that it may be necessary to use separate 3rd parties for the content development and distribution functions.

The bathroom is function for now we just have to put a new shower glass, we can use the appliances we wanted to change them for stainless steel with can be done this year or next year. 

We have been heating the apartment with the frozen with the electric wall sleeve unit that has the function to serve as a dual ac/heat unit but this is a temp solution until the weather warms and the line thaws.My question is have any of you had your boiler service company add anti freeze type solvent to your boiler units to prevent this issue? 

They will probably redo what needs to be done, but if the rest is functioning they will often leave it as is. 

Biggerpockets search function - Use the search function to see if a BP colleague requested a CPA in your area.

If you are looking for as many functions as you can get for managing tenants and you only have 10 rentals or less I'd probably recommend tenantcloud or cozy.

I want the home to be safe, solid and functional while I renovate to have the "nice" things.  

Remember that cash flow is a function of how much you want to put down on the purchase.