However, I later found out that he lives internationally.His first draft was missing many important terms, such as those regarding lead-based paint, Megan's Law, etc.I questioned his qualifications for this job, and he assured me of his capabilities.I'm attaching his final version here. lease agreementI removed personal information in the contract. 

HI- I have seen the most success with a triplex or quadplex where you live in one unit and rent the others.

Again owner said he is open to adding additional terms and conditions.....

Here is my situation:I've owned and lived in my house as my primary residence for 3 years.Up until the last year, I have rented out spare bedrooms (space within the living area).I got married about a year ago and my spouse has now been living in the house as her primary residence for 12 months.Question 1: IRS publication 523 states in the section under Business or Rental Use of Home, "If the space you used for business of rental purposes was within the living area of the home, then your usage doesn't affect your gain or loss calculations.

For deal 1 is the ADU able to be used for living space? 

We're loving this new chapter of our lives!

Giving reduced rent to someone who will be enjoyable to live with while treating you and your space with respect is worth it.

Additionally, house hacking is usually the cheapest way to get into real estate investing due to accessibility to conventional mortgages with lower down payments and interest charges. 

I find that the market rents in Cleveland are pretty decent and compared to the state that I live in currently all the 3 major cities in Ohio do have a low barrier to entry.

I live in Brickell and am between miami and columbus for development deals.