I've always used Homestyler.com, which is a web-based design software that can be used to create basic floor plans for your contractors.

I feel that creating the same relationship with contractors is beneficial as well.  

Refer them to your mortgage person, make sure they pay the $40 to $50 cost for the report in advance and ask the lender to create the "Consumer Copy" report and sent to the applicants.   

Also open to working with a team.But wait, there’s more…After seeing fellow colleagues and clients create passive income with rental properties, I am convinced and excited to create passive income someday.

As your portfolio expands you can focus on areas that play upon each technique, or find a region that supports a bit of both.Remember that cash flow creates passive income and comfort, and appreciation creates wealth.

It can create a toxic environment for the other tenants in the building as well. 

I inherited my duplex from my mother and want to create something good for myself with her legacy. 

We would create separate LLCs with each person and hold the properties in the name of the LLC.

Have you created a system to evaluate tenants (think of a scorecard)? 

You have basically rejected their agreement and created a new offer.