If you have a family, it might be better to get another property but if you're willing to rent out half your house I think that's a great idea.

If your lines are running along the floor joists towards the center of the space, you should be free of mice damage.Oh, and by the way, having a wireless alarm for a water leak in the basement is always a good idea!

Also, even if you pay a premium by using a properly vetted 3rd party, its worth it if you are getting a better product.

That's a good idea, I'll try to do that.

My idea for an alternative is to use Bill Pay and just register the CC payment by transferring from the checking account and writing a "check" from the CC account for all the bills paid in that period.  

I welcome any ideas on the best approach.

For example if a former owner was not notified of the sale properly they could have cause to reverse the sale that risk alone could keep you from getting title insurance.

This will give potential renters a better idea of the layout and feel of the property, even if they are unable to visit in person.Positive reviews: Encourage your current and past tenants to leave positive reviews of your rental property on Zillow.

However, If the idea of selling your current home and making a move to Atlanta or Fayetteville, NC is on the table, have you considered the house hacking strategy? 

I think at some point if you are the main component to the success, separating yourself or putting yourself in a position to be more advantaged solo is a good idea if calculated in a good way.