It also has a basement that I could finish and use as a 3rd unit but they won't let me make it a separate 3rd unit and it really doesn't add much to the rent as a ltr if I finish it in.

It is closer to new construction than to a basic rehab project. 

The thought is to add an ADU by putting a basement apartment that would be 2 bed 1 bath, with the main dwelling being 4 bed 2.5 bath.

If this is just a basic metal column buried in concrete and being replaced by the same, it is generally a 2 day job.

I still can't seem to get the most simple form of an answer to a basic question.

While this property is not acting as a cash flowing investment property, it has served the wonderful purpose of showing us how to navigate the real estate market at a base level.

Anyone out there who has a basic understanding of probate in Harrison county, Mississippi?

Those are more like itemized, yes or no kinds of repairs.But the other stuff you can count on, so I would take a basic 1,200 sq ft house off the MLS, and then go to Home Depot or wherever you plan to get your materials from and then start pricing it out.

Keep them straightforward and available for renters to see before they even apply.Go beyond a credit checkNot all previous landlords report poor payment history, so a basic credit check will only reveal so much about a tenant.

What's the best saw/blade combination for removing old steam pipes from a basement (asbestos insulation already removed)?