It's a pretty lake, not very big and created by a dam, but it stay full most of the time versus a lot of other lakes down here that the TVA lower pretty far in the winter & spring to contain flooding.

I have 100 year old houses that I don't not even consider doing a full gut remodel of.

You would be in an unsecured position and the cost to manage and service the loan (which is required by law but most ignore) would add a cost to youJust sell it at reduced price

However, make sure they understand that this means each person is ultimately accountable for the full rent amount.

I have a 2 bed 1 bath garden unit, I have this possible tenant who is interested, she makes about $3500 with disability and social services.

Certain organizations such as the AICPA and the State board that issues the CPA license mention what a CPA can / can't do to retain his / her license.Providing a comfort letter is an 'attest service'.Furthermore, CPA firms are encouraged to have insurance, which may mention that the firm can not provide comfort letters.What the mortgage company is looking to do is potentially have another person to go after if the mortgage goes south.It is not worth it to a CPA to get a few hundred dollars but potentially get a lot more in risk exposure.

Your best bet is to get a high-performing real estate agent to market your property for you.

Realize at the outset that real estate will involve all different types to service, maintain, repair, improve, insure, manage and eventually sell.  

Check websites like Spot Crime to see what's happening in that immediate area.I'm an investor-friendly agent in Richmond, as well as an investor myself.

There are other ways to get into real estate that don't require you to make phone calls to sellers or agents directly.