Also, how would I screen for a good one that has knowledge and can help provide guidance with house hacking?

Seems like it is a market which is only for STR, and resale is also mostly dependent on that.However, the appreciation for the last 10 years has been significant.

Saying Hoover is expensive is true, but it's less expensive than Vestavia, and about the same as Trussville.A good rental depends on what you are looking for.

Call around to all the real estate offices that do not provide management services.

My three year goal is to provide greater help financially for my husband with our expenses.

Depends on if crawlspace or slab...depends on if you can find a dependable plumber you trust. 

Depending on the substances tested, a Phase II could take significantly longer than the initial Phase I test.

An additional benefit of a detailed engineering-based Cost Segregation Study is that it can increase potential insurance premium savings as well as provides support for the property tax appeals process.

You would have to contact the current housing committee and fill out a rent adjustment form, if approved the portion between the housing committee and the tenant depends on what the tenants income and ability to pay and all of that will be listed on the confirmation

I use them in just about every flip and even some new builds depending on the price point.