The biggest value add were the full kitchen with taking out a wall to open it and adding a pantry, Tearing up the old tile and vinyl and laying new luxury vinyl water proof floors with beautiful tile in the laundry and bathroom, and also the full primary bath remodel with adding a standing shower, and the new exterior paint and landscaping.

(the music from Final Jeopardy is playing in the background)......to get the money. 

@Susan GrindeAsk Peter Fortunato's famous question " why are you selling such a beautiful house like this" 

Find a good tenantPeople who are house hacking and being landlords for the first time should take care to understand the state landlord-tenant laws and the Fair Housing Act to avoid breaking the law or discriminating against a tenant.When the space is ready to be rented, these are the general steps investors follow to screen tenants:Determine minimum tenant criteria, such credit score or income-to-rent ratioPre-screen tenants by discussing requirements such as the monthly rent, security deposit, rental application fee, and background check up frontGather and review applications from prospective tenants and get permission to run a credit report, conduct a background check, and contact current and previous employers and landlords to verify tenant informationDecide on the best tenant and sign a lease agreement.All the best!

My original plan is to go through the process as if she were applying for the apartment (credit, background, employer and previous ref…) I’ve done some preliminary due diligence in the buying process.

Beautiful colors and great lighting color choices.

If the criminal background check shows any violent crime or sex predator crime, I will find a better qualified tenant.  

This should be done simultaneously if you have the info and have already completed your normal background check on the new party, or separately, via two separate addenda, if not.

love the different backgrounds and bantering between the panel!

I'm managing my rental house on my own, from listing, to showing, to background checks, and contract signing.