However, it's common practice for the seller to cover this cost.

Cost-Effective Entry:Buying a duplex often requires a lower down payment compared to purchasing a multifamily property (5+).

When they lose or break something they are responsible for the cost.

Quote from @Scott Morris: It appears as if he runs one of those programs where they hook you on a low/free cost training and then hit you non-stop with "upgrades", and "higher levels of coaching". 

Economic means they are paying.In certain areas of Memphis, economic occupancy is rather low.

Are you looking for a low barrier of entry, are you trying to catch a market on the upturn?

Let her go, get the place treated so it is 100% roach-free, and then find a new renter.At the same time, I would have an attorney draw up a letter hammering the HOA for not stopping the roach problem because it is costing you money to continue treating and you are losing rent income.

We’re trying to figure out what to expect cost-wise for furnishings and interior design.

For my OOS rentals, they're either in places where I used to live, or where I have family... not random markets I picked solely because the median price is low and the made up cash flow based on rosy assumptions is high

(Imagine if they decided to reclassify their rooms as STR to lower their costs.)