I highly recommend reading everything you can find, visit some meet-ups and REIA's, network here and on other social media platforms, and find a mentor or do a joint-venture with a more seasoned investor.

True law, and order against many is not what you hear, see, or read in many outlets.

Electric outlets every 10 feet, windows, sliding door, etc.my big concern is- to get my STR permit, are they going to make me build a new carport to replace the converted garage?

TIAYou rented out a place with ingress/egress for critters and bugs...At a minimum you should seal the place up properly.Maybe try some spray foam.https://www.homedepot.com/b/Building-Materials-Insulation-Spray-Foam-Insulation/N-5yc1vZbaxjAlso, the amp draw on the A/C should match the plug and not overload the circuit.Having an electrician run a special dedicated larger amperage plug just for A/C use might make for a safer install (fire-wise) and if you go with a bigger amperage (special plug required) outlet, renters could use a larger A/C unit to cool more of the house.For a little out of pocket you might get a much better rental.Good Luck!

.- Swap out shower valve - Install trim for shower and vanity faucet including p trap and full plumbing connections for function shower, toilet, and vanity faucet system- Reset toilet or install new toilet, caulk baseTile / Flooring - Provide new cement board with waterproofing - Install tile (provide exact spec, and designate wall and floor tile specs)- Install 12" x 12" niche in shower on adjacent wall to shower head, center on wall- Install new floor tile, (provide grout color spec for shower and floor)Mechanical - Swap out grille on existing exhaust fan Electrical- Provide GFCI outlet next to vanity - Install new vanity light fixture - Provide can light fixture over shower area- Install trim for switches, covers, etc.

Additional background research on this individual revealed he was involved in a rent to own scam in Detroit that received media attention, although I don’t believe he ever faced charges since he simply owned the properties used in the scam.

The media tends to scare people and make them believe that things are actually a lot worse than they really are.

Use a company that doesn't have long term contracts to try it out. Let

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Hoping to square that up and would want to hear how your SFH works out. Let