I do have regulated locked thermostats so I know there is no- over use  

I'm specifically asking about cleaners and maintenance people. How do you find them? Do you do a trial period to see if you click and they work well with your process? Do you have a vetting process? Do you have lots o...

It needs major rehab anyway so the water amd electric split would be the major expense.i plan to rent the upstairs LTR, and possibly STR the downstairs plus use it myself when I am in town (it is near my inlaws).Question: Is it worth the investment in turning it into a true duplex, or should I just include utilities in the LTR rent and leave it as is with a solid locked door between the up and down?

I’ve locked it up for $39k and tax assessment is $55k.

And then you may sign a loan application with them, you may pay some fees, rate lock, etc. but there is no formal term sheet.Therefore its an important distinction among lenders--s how long does it take to typically close from various stages?

Then the Seller Financed portion would be treated as it’s own agreement with a locked in rate. 

Find a local and professional project manager, build a reliable team from real estate agent to lenders and contractors. 

If they are not there have the locksmith get you in or drill it out and change the lock.   

With affordability locked in the rear view mirror, there is a huge wave of permanent renters that need places to live.

Do you leave a lock box and let people see it at their leisure?