No upfront cost. 

I'll be asking the tax office tomorrow as well when I go to research the properties, and anyone who will give me the time of day at the auction - even if it costs me buying their lunch and a couple drinks😂.And with regard to the rules/law, that's what predicated my initial question, it's so simple and clear I assumed I must be misunderstanding (quite the paradox). 

Partner Driven financed the Powder Branch Rd deal using its own capital, covering the $165,000 purchase price and $35,619 in renovation costs.

The cost is at least a big part of it.

I'm not sure what else to do, but we have a month before the new tenant moves in and we'd like to get something done that is cost effective (not tearing out the ceiling again :).

Partner Driven financed the Oak St deal using its own capital, covering the $275,000 purchase price and $67,150 in renovation costs.

I received an estimate to make room for a hot tub that does NOT include the cost of a hot tub.

He currently has the property set up in a transfer on death deed. 

Lastly, should I continue collecting rent through Venmo or should I have her set up automatic payments with my bank? 

Partner Driven financed the Beaugard Cove deal using its own capital, covering the $142,000 purchase price and $40,000 in renovation costs.