However, the potential long-term rent is about the same as our mortgage, meaning we’d lose money when factoring in repairs and maintenance.3.

The other motivating factor here (for me) is that I want to move my mom into one of the units so she's close by.

Our hypothesis was that by having the highest-reviewed properties, everything in the business would become easier.Paid Cleaners Well: Cleanliness was the biggest factor impacting reviews, so we decided not to take any chances.

The only paperwork I have with this is the paperwork from our closing showing this.Renovation Costs: Since my grandmother paid for both the purchase and the renovations, how would this factor into a partition action or any buyout?

You're also LIVING there when you house hack, so you have to factor in what your "normal" comparable living costs would be. 

Most investors will also take into consideration risk, time invested, control over the asset, the ability to do a cash-out refinance, and other factors.

There are other factors to consider, to be sure, but on that score I disagree.

Like with anywhere else: location, pricing and the overall house you intend to build will play a factor in your profits.

The answer will depend on many factors since it is a commission-based business.

I feel like NY has the appreciation factor locked down.