.- Technology & Automation: Utilizing project management software, such as Buildertrend or Monday.com, enables real-time tracking of budgets, schedules, and contractor communications.

It would cost a lot to get the planning approval and do a complete renovation of the 2 units.Can anyone suggest what would be my options at this point?

That said, I have a good friend of mine who is very well seasoned in this space, whom i have immense respect for, once told me he won't work with anyone who he hasn't known for at least 5 years.

If you ever need insights on financing options for rental properties, including DSCR loans to scale your portfolio, I’d be happy to help.

Options - collect full payment for the 3 months up front and lower the deposit to secure against damages only, require insurance.

I would like to find a way to generate additional income and am exploring options other than having a long-term roommate.

To maximize your investment, use financing options like FHA or conventional loans, analyze deals based on cash flow and cap rates, and network with local investors through REI meetups and BiggerPockets.Good luck!

Still, I think you'd find it difficult to find one that would be a good long-term investment unless you had another ~20-30 years to go, it's at least cash neutral, and you don't plan to hold it too long (to avoid too much investment loss and before you get to the point where it's unsellable because of too few years left); that's another way of saying that maybe it suits your cash needs in the near-term or is at least less of a pill to swallow than other options until you find something that's more of a sensible long-term play

A real-estate friend and then our agent, Jordan Clemans.

The best advice I can give to you is to start building relationships with investor-friendly agents and another investor who can guide you in the right direction.