@John S Lewis  a few ideas, some easier than others...1) search lien records through the county2) check the system itself (panels and indoor hardware) for labels placed by the installer in case of service needs, pretty common, then call them up3) see if any neighbors have similar systems and ask them who they used, then call them up4) call local installers and ask whether they worked on that property5) looked up previous owners and ask them who installed, but check with installer about status rather than rely on the foreclosed party's representation6) Don't worry about it? 

My question is i) is it common to add a second bathroom in the basement, and ii) the basement is currently unfinished - would I need to finish the basement in order to have the second bathroom?

Landlord is responsible for roof, structure and common area maintenance (costs of which get reimbursed by Tenants)Of course, leases can have variations of the above.

Additionally, if the machines are damaged, you know who is accountable.If you are compelled to have a common laundry room then you need to explore access restrictions (keyed or keycode) and, possibly, surveillance.  

@Bill Brandt Yes, it is becoming more common to be able to buy fractional shares.Warren Buffet is quite a character and I believe the only reason he has never done a stock split for the A Shares of Berkshire Hathaway is because he likes it that high. 

@Derek Hutson I don’t work that way and wouldn’t work with someone who does personally but it’s very common in the real estate industry.

From a common sense point of view, you want to make sure when you go to evict that the tenant does not have a single leg to stand on.

Only buy a Coin op washer, not the dryer, replace the Vertical 8 coin slide (the most common slide) with a vertical 7 which can be ordered on line for $40.

Is this common or am I stressing out for no reason?

Its commonly used in Deaborn Michigan to accommodate the muslim population there for the same reason. https://www.npr.org/sections/m...