@Chinmay J.Ahahaha no I didn’t actually, should probably get a bigger phone screen lol.

Trusts create this anonymity by removing your name from public record.

Here's a link where you can find an estimator tool to give you an idea...www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/businesses/permits-and-records/permit-fees/impact-fees

There is no “dispute”.....if the city is maintaining it, they either now own it, have a ROW, or it is an easement.....most assuredly recorded in the courthouse.

Get the following document:operating/management agreementt-12current leases/contractsmaintenance records/work ordersThat should be enough to determine past income, projected income (6 months or so), operating expenses, and general CAPEX needed.

In that situation, I would definitely screen the boyfriend before he goes on the lease.  

Do I just find the owner of rental properties through public records and contact them or is there another way?

And the first thing I see when I walk in is a gigantic 80” flat screen tv.

As other suggested, figure out how much it costs you to hold the house (taxes, repairs, etc) and add in flights from TX if you have to screen tenants. 

We have done this before with out recording the mortgage.