Remember, they will need hand supports so if you tile the walls make sure you save extra material to replace where you need to make holes for the supports.

Yours is a very small change (removing the narrow wall). 

Get quote on finishing walls and floors in the house as needed.  4.  

Church fraud and embezzlement as a pastor -  I think he throws spaghetti at the wall and sees what sticks and files complaints against every sponsor and when one actually goes bad he says "see i told you so".

I would need to get down there to check for bowing in the walls which is typically one of the bigger issues.Deals like this is what most out of state investors start with to be honest.

Is mostly cosmetic, our plan is to redo the wall properly and extend the toilet room to make a true 3/2.

We originally developed the software to help SFR funds on Wall Street underwrite and acquire SFR assets.

What to look for in a good rent-by-the-room propertyThis matters a lot:• At least 3–4 legal bedrooms• Two or more bathrooms• A layout where bedrooms don’t share thin walls• Plenty of parking• A common area large enough for multiple people• A location near hospitals, colleges, or job centers• A basement or attic that can be finished legallyAnd most important:A floor plan where rooms feel private.Privacy is what keeps tenants staying longer.My honest adviceAt your age, with energy and time on your side, this strategy can fast-track you if you treat it like a business.But don’t do it blindly.Tour existing co-living houses in your area.Study your local ordinance.Model the extra expenses and the extra time.Room-by-room renting works, but it works because the operator is organized, not because the property magically prints money.

Re beds I buy the metal hotel frame bases that wrap around so no cleaning or gross stuff left under the bed and nail headboard to wall.

Of course, glaring defects are not a good idea, not cosmetic but structural issues such as foundations, retaining walls, or bigger ticket items.