The only other problem is I notice uneven flooring, meaning in certain bedrooms there is a gap between floor and the molding. 

I have had 2 title companies say i can’t do back to back closing. Have the rules changed or do I have to look for new title company in south jersey

Now the numbers don't work.I went back to the drawing board and decided I would benefit more if I used the majority of the funds on the cottage and add a bedroom addition, while keeping the caterer in place and collecting higher rent.

I offered both a discounted from market rent but still was about double.

We doubled the income ready for the next one.

We are in a situation where two tenants (1 male and 1 female - friends but, not a couple) leased half of a double a few months ago.

Consider converting to a murphy bed so that the bedroom can double as a completely different room during the day.

With the double fence, remove the half on your side. 

It's hard for me to sympathize with a person whose P&I payment is less than rent and who lives by themselves in a 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2700 sq ft home.

As example, list segments in Lufkin for single family homes <$100,000 with 2+bathrooms (the county doesn't report number of bedrooms) owners known to have low equity eliminated: 208 Seniors, age 60-89, 15+ year residence96 Absentee Owners215 Owners with Low Financial Stability Scores, age 40-89, 5+ year residenceThese are great potential sellers for you to mail a letter of post card letting them know how easy you can make it for them to sell their house to you.