Some of the things you have described sounded like the structural integrity of the home could be compromised so it might be more then cosmetic things.

To give some context, my budget is around $300K, so any recommendations within that range would be especially helpful.Looking forward to your advice and suggestions!

So true....good advice!

They can ask you to serve notice so one unit (or both) are vacant at the time of possession, but if you agree to that make sure you have a large deposit and some of that is not refundable if the buyer backs out as you will need it to cover the lost rent.

I currently live in Rome, and have met so many people who have moved from Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw area because the housing is significantly cheaper in Rome than those locations.

So, after closing costs I would need roughly 55k cash to bring to the table. 

Also, be sure to clearly outline the agreement you have with your investor in a signed document so that there is no confusion on the back end.

While sellers are not obligated to pay the buyer’s agent’s commission, they can still choose to do so if it is negotiated during the transaction.

It’s a good idea to get specific about how they plan to address maintenance or operational issues independently, so you’re not getting those 8-10 calls a month.Marketing Strategy: How do they keep your listing competitive on platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and others?

@David CianciI do not know the details of your business, so it's only a generic answer that may or may not apply.