If you decide to let your roommates know that you are the landlord, I would also recommend handling the leasing process instead of using an agent to be very clear up front that you are the landlord and roommate of the prospective applicants. 

Full process control start to finish.

To help you get started, I recommend implementing a thorough screening process for your tenants.

Some insurance companies have told me they don't insure LNC buildings cause 'replacement' wouldn't be a straightforward process, as there's usually no detailed record of such grandfathered buildings' layouts in the records to permit re-building following a fire, flood, quake, etc.Others have said at least in while securing quotes, it's a non-issue.Surely they both can't be correct!?

In Columbus, OH, a recently launched co-living complex has become a case study in success, by achieving full occupancy ahead of schedule and generating buzz for the innovative amenities and community-focused design.

Their thought process is that eventually interest will go down and home prices will spike up!

I am researching the decision-making process of real estate investors in Central Florida.

Hi Maxwell, I do interior design. 

Also, just from recent experience the STR permit process has become a little more troublesome.  

We prefer some form of joint venture where we will put up some of the capital and project manage the development process.