Bookkeeping and accounting are just a few of the hundreds from graphic design to dog walking.

Every situation I encounter that's unpleasant from my business's point of view, I design a system and implement it so I avoid it in the future.Good luck!

It currently has tiled countertop in kitchen & Formica-like countertops in 3 bathrooms.

BTW - this basement will need a kitchen with a dishwasher, and a washer and dryer (to maximize rent). 

Newer and newer requirements are becoming mandatory slowly in design be it high energy efficiency, material which gives more light-air but blocks noise pollution, unhindered connectivity, better insulation, common areas designed for privacy.Which trends you think will be in future of construction specially in term of Design phase and Materials which will allow designers and developers to deliver future requirements.

LLC stands for limited liability company not corporation. do not setup a s corp for rentals, you might get hit with self employment tax. also C corp is not for rentals lol. tax designation for LLC for rentals is either disregarded or Partnership. please dont take advice of people on forums on legal matters. 

GREAT Topic,Make sure you know exactly what you want done on this home @ New floor coverings, new kitchen, counter tops, new lights, new bathroom fixtures.New paint , @ tone paint, etc, etc,Because  you holding on to it as a rental make sure you get at least 10 year materials and product, namely floors and plumbing faucets.  

The bathroom is a biohazard so I couldn't check and failed to open the kitchen faucet.

Purchase price: $102,500 Cash invested: $28,000 Rehabbed single family ranch property by replacing all trim, flooring, removing kitchen wall for open concept, new kitchen cabinets & island, replaced roof, updated electrical, new heat pump and A/C, complete Master Bathroom(with tile shower), and adding egress window in basement.

I just did a full price cash offer, no contingencies on a fixer upper that was dirty and smelled awful (cats) - needed a new roof, doors, windows, both bathrooms and a new kitchen as well as most of the windows and a lot of pressure washing.