Due diligence, any suggestions or how did it work out? 

Hi Jennifer, additionally have a contingency plan in place if the property doesn't sell within your desired timeframe.

Hey @Jason Hutcheson - This is an inflection point moment because hiring the right general contractor can either make or break your investing career.Here in Chicago, our fee ranges from 12-30% depending on the job's size ($25k-$800) and complexity (bathroom vs. adding an addition).Before you make things more complicated with incentives I would just make sure you find some that you know, like, and trust. 

I always suggest seeking the path of least resistance.

Additionally in comment above, before making any decisions, it might be beneficial to visit the areas and possibly meet with a local realtor or property manager.

Essentially large sheets of plywood made of timber, these panels provide exceptional structural strength, have a large amount of embodied carbon in them, are aesthetically pleasing, and can speed up construction times.Like many of the newer construction methods and products being used in the US, many building departments are not knowledgeable in the product and may need additional permitting time.

In my state asking for last months rent is treated the same as asking for an additional month of security deposit.

Additionally, they stated the home has homestead exemption, so it is likely an error on the bank's end.

Additionally there are plans that give you checkbook control and plans where you need to go through the custodian for all transactions.   

Should I be raising rent with the addition of another person on the lease?