Yes this site is for sure a resource and also wonderful for networking with other like minded individuals to help you get your real estate goals.

Nothing against contractors but they only have their bottom dollar in mind.

First thought that comes to mind is a sprinkler fire suppression system.

Now if you wouldn't mind sharing ... how did you land such a tenant and where can we find similar people to rent to?!

But either way, learn what it takes to do property management well.A few things come to mind.1.

The horrible tenants had given notice then change their minds.

In my mind, a house hack should create a very low ($500 or less) monthly housing expense or eliminate your housing costs all together.

We had vacation planned for Asheville in the fall (cycling the mountains and drinking delicious beer) until that stupid hurricane came through!  

The first thing that came to my mind was also that they might pull the "ESA" card.

In her mind you can use the deposit to cover her rent for August and she will save her money so she can use it as a downpayment on the next unit.If you tell her you don't intend to renew at the end of the lease, she will pay August rent but she won't pay September rent.Let's pretend she pays August rent on the 8th.