We actually have a great way for you to find a trusted one with our Tax Pro Finder Tool, under the Build Your Team Section. 

While it may seem like a high fee you'd be hard placed to replace those services with a paid employee and do better than you're paying now.My problem with the deal is the $5,000 setup fee.

Big picture - buy properties in medium to high demand locations where you don't have to stress over vacancy or this type of question. 

Variances can be a valuable tool to create value but I wouldn't place this opportunity in that category as not enough value is created to make the process a worthwhile pursuit. 

High standards and ethical practices will build your reputation.Shifting your mindset to treating real estate investing as a serious business is fundamental to success.

When trying to forecast the value of the property after the work is done, what tools/framework do you use?

High standards and ethical practices will build your reputation.Shifting your mindset to treating real estate investing as a serious business is fundamental to success.

High standards and ethical practices will build your reputation.Shifting your mindset to treating real estate investing as a serious business is fundamental to success.

And since you live there, better quality of life. 

SHF are possible budget-wise if I go farther out, but that move would have a bigger impact on my own quality of life while I'm living in the space.