Readers should seek professional advice.

Readers should seek professional advice.

We have not disabled ours or converted to gas, but Tenant must sign a Fireplace Addendum stating if they use it, we require a higher renter's liability policy with us as additional insured, rules on wood, storage, use, safety, they pay for yearly professional cleaning each year they are there, etc.  

If a residential contractor can take the AIA system, paired with the commercial professionalism and apply it to their residential business, I can't imagine how they wouldn't be successful. 

Readers should seek professional advice.

Since you're interested in MTRs, look for spots near hospitals, universities, or corporate hubs to attract traveling nurses or professionals.

A "professional" tenant can draw out an eviction and and strip anything of value from the home, costing you tens of thousands without batting an eye.There are stories of people living in a home for over a decade without paying a dime.

Since you're investing from a distance, I recommend interviewing multiple agents, lenders, property managers, contractors, and other professionals to build a strong and reliable team.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

It always takes longer than you think.Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?