I just wasn't sure based on your wording you hadn't made it clear if those were bad or good examples since being by a train track could mean close to transit/train station and that could be a good thing, just was confusing that's all.Thank you 

I’m also looking at a larger property in south Florida listed for 750k and can possibly profit 4K per month on airbnb based on my comparisons in the area.

Following - I'm based in California

I tried to vet his community and it seems pretty legit based on what I was able to uncover and through questions I ask him and the onboarding coordinator, but I have trouble justifying the high price tag for something that seems sort of plausible on my own, yet he makes some valid points on how long some of these things would take on my own without the community.

also if you are going to put yourself out there as a handyman, you had better have an extensive knowledge base,  and know the limitations, I.E. what you can and cant do when it comes to electrical, Plumbing , ect.  

We are going to get the structural engineer inspection and decide our course of action based on what they say. 

I am based in Bloomington-Normal, IL, just two hours south of Chicago.

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How much notice would you say is reasonable, considering they are kind people (despite being dirty and missing payment dates) and will have a hard time finding a place to bring their large dog.I'd given them written notice based on the rules for your area to get the process started (whether that's 30 days or some other number), and then tell them you'd be willing to work with them on the official move out date (within reason) if they need a bit more time to find a place so long as they are current on rent.

Based on your analysis, price yours competitively.