Checking: collect all income here, then use it to pay bills.

That's the one I'd listen to. 

You’re all set just the way it is.

My goal is to find off-market opportunities and present quality leads that fit the needs of active investors.Since I’m working remotely, I’d love to hear from experienced investors:What makes a remote bird-dogging service most valuable to you?

Insurance companies want to fix it the cheapest way possible, and their goal is to minimize out-of-pocket expenses like this one.  

Purchase price: $160,000 Cash invested: $45,000 My parents my wife and I own the property next to this one.

Comps do not lie, if she pulled similar ones then that's what it is but if the agent did not take into account the bedroom and lot size that would change the value.

At one large single family house with 4  bedrooms the yearly oil was $5,900, as the boiler produced domestic hot water also and ran 24/7/365. 

So anyway one can pay the  20k and get some basic theoretical knowledge but one should be realistic this is a big cash up front business.. your not going to find consultants doing this work on the come.

My wife and I own it together, but i may be able to buy her out and keep it as a short-term rental without spending all my personal capital.I’m looking for advice on financing options, buyout strategies, and any creative solutions others have used in similar situations.