Also, keep tabs on the rent control ordinance that passed in St.

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Issues like peeling paint, broken windows, outlets/light switches uncovered would not pass inspection. 

Right now the house would not pass code in many respects, so it's nearly certain that some repairs would be deemed reasonable and reimbursable if the previous owner exercised his right of redemption.With that said, BRRRR is still on the table!

@Patti Robertson I am not sure, I will pass that question over to the GP team and see. 

On bottom of garage separate from Airbnb is an office/entertainment space with restroom, fridge, and oven about 400 sq ft. 

Our plumber does give us a description of the blockage or issue and we screen this for tenant responsibility- ie superman was snaked out of the toilet, cat litter was dumped out of the now unusable garbage disposal (also interesting in non pet friendly properties) and we will pass that charge on to the tenant with appropriate explanation. 

The rules often involve sending a physical letter.Question:Does anyone know how to auto-send a template letter when a certain date has passed?

Here's a very helpful article by @Scott Smith on LLCs and pass through taxation.

One other thing.. are there any utilities that you will be required to pay as a landlord or can you pass all utilities on to your tenant?