The common area is for the common good make sure you all get to enjoy it. 

Meaning if you have a FT W2 job AND 1099 side work AND real estate, they already know you’re not a full time real estate professional IN THE CASE YOU GET AUDITED. if you don’t, then all is well.Unless your spouse is a FT realtor and actually putting in the time, then I would tread cautiously and speak with your CPA.

Have a very stable job and income but DIT slightly higher to get easy approval.

The unit is needing a new paint job inside and then it will be ready to be rented out! 

the requirement for RE professional are nearly impossible for anyone with a full time W2 job.

Since beaches aren't extremely common in the sense of white sand and surf but tend to be rocky, it's not all about being on shore front; however, close to coastal attractions like Bar Harbor, downtown Freeport, and other tourist areas like Kennebunk Port will drawn in larger crowds in the summer months.  

Great job on your first investment @Josh Browning !

Grace period of 5 days is common.

Great Job!!

Do you think this job can be done while there is a tenant living in the apartment?