I'm estimating blinds would cost $500 - $700 and while they might enhance the apartment, it's also one more thing that will break. 

If the seller or the agent, or an inspector they had, went into the crawlspace and found mold and termite damage, they would be breaking the law not disclosing those conditions.

If there, I put that I'm not responsible to replace/fix if it breaks (since not typical to provide these)3)YES!

This will generate a return of $2,800 per year which and give you a break even of your new loan in about 1.5 years, and then generate a yearly return of investment of $1,100 per year ($2,800 - $1,700) for a net 4% return. 

Here's an article that does a good job breaking it down:https://www.investopedia.com/a...

We are easily able to break our lease for a months rent. 

As far as I know, the market is strong in California and you should have no problem finding a renter at market rate for a one-year lease.Secondly, most renters that ask for a lease longer than one year tend to break it early.

I also want to be more active here, to find help and give help, so if anyone has questions to break down any info below please reach out (not a pro by all means, but happy to share what I've learned :) ).So!

I know of folks who have LTRs near bodies of water (Mystic, Goshen etc) and I’ve looked into it but not nearly enough to provide any sort of advice.

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