The MTR industry has bit of a pull back but if you are priced well and your tenants are not putting much out for a SD than maybe look at the property features then.

If you're still living in it, you can rent it out by the room to multiple individuals or even as a live-in STR depending on your risk tolerance & city ordinances. 

In those cases, if the HOA assessment is a direct result of the insured loss, it can kick in a specified amount towards the individual HOA members portion of the assessment.  

My question is since a lender is involved and I will be drafting up a contract how do I protect myself as to once I hand off the home he doesn't end up pushing me out (there is no sign of such and there is trust but this business)?

Why risk $50k on a "maybe 5%" return when you can get 4.3% on a CD? 

I would urge great caution when choosing neighborhoods and even blocks to invest in as things can go uphill or downhill very quickly.

For 2024, since the property is partly your residence, you can only depreciate the portion rented out, and no loss can be claimed.

The landlord could offer to mow the lawn and shovel the walk, while making the tenant responsible for repairing or replacing the washing machine.Landlords and tenants need to confirm what is required within their written agreement.

Either way, you came to a great place to get a ton of information and to make connections.

Do you have any tips or avenues I can take to help them out with marketing my property to find a renter.