The initial zero-sum cashflow (at the time of purchase) will increase over time (2-3 years) as the rent increases resulting in a future positive cashflow.  

I felt that they were more in it for them on the return and just trying to make a sale, rather then keeping the customers needs a priority.

My husband and I have been running a heating and AC biz for over 3 years now, we do it all; commercial, residential, new construction, equipment replacements, custom duct design & fabrication, service, maintenance, repairs...

He works for the State of Michigan as the head of the parole office or something like that, and is retiring in Brown County in a custom cabin they are building.

I have conservatively valued and suggested a sale price of $160K-$165K based on increased values the past 3 years coupled with the challenging location and current condition.

Sometimes your plumber may be dealing with other customers and it may take 2-3 days just to get to you.

By how much ($ amount) is a property ARV increased or decreased by having (or lacking) additional bathroom?

Question is why do you want to add spouse, it might increase your tax filing burden, if not don’t correctly. 

With the increase in rates, i want to act fast.

The more properties you flip will continually increase your chances of running into a property with a title problem.