I have no idea if it is still good.

They are awesome and have tons of information packed into each show.Flipping Junkie - This guy has been at the flipping game for a long time and has tons of good advice.The Property Podcast - These guys are from England but have good ideas and interesting contact.

Looking for different ideas for durable window treatments for privacy for rental properties?

I am not sure you need a lawyer at this point, but it might be a good idea....If I were in this situation, I would immediately require that all repairs/maintenance be done by professionals only, and not by the tenant (hopefully per the lease).

The idea of charging water/garbage in lieu of raising rent is something I have not thought of so thanks for bringing that up.

It sounds like you are leaning more towards the restaurant idea.

Since I'm living on site I will have an idea of how the machine will be used, and I don't want to have that "coin-op" image.

Both options are bad ideas.

Just one idea...

When investors get desperate and need cash now is when big mistakes happen that plunge them further down a hole and very hard to recover from.Point number 4: WHO had the idea that the tenant pay the leasing commission?