Think about it with the part of your body that is ABOVE your shoulders.

Make sure to review the existing leases as you'll be obligated to those terms unless you have them sign a new lease.

We are reviewing leads every day and making at least one offer a day, however that is fairly new and are still trying to get one accepted. 

Just a few thoughts: - Get a thorough inspection- Get 3-5 estimates from GCs- Pick the right ‘genre’ of GC (fourplex and smaller usually falls under midsize or smaller GCs) - Always check license numbers and if you’re repairs or more than $25k, request references/info for 3 past similar projects with pictures or check social media and reviews - Get a service agreement in place before finalizing your deal and make sure the estimates cover everything in your inspection report and nothing is overlooked so there’s not as much unexpected cost that pops up.

My fiancée and I are house hacking, and the lease I created fits our situation best and would like to have someone review it.

Mine has said under review since may! 

Run the numbers and review them without emotions.

If so, review it to ensure it matches the estoppel certificate4.

We'd be looking for a smaller cottage, preferably not too far from a large body of water, ideally sub $200k.  

If you go down that path, spend some money to have an agent or lawyer review the paperwork to make sure everything is in line.Another option to consider is to drive through the neighborhoods you want to live in and scout out properties you would be interested in.