The silvercoat isn't intended for foot traffic, it's really just a water barrier, so you should for sure build a deck if you want to use that space.The first thing you need to do is double-check that the roof is designed to support a rooftop deck. 

Common cold water and two handle hardware at the fixture.

Some owners swear by proactive maintenance checklists, quarterly inspections, or even smart home tech that alerts them early to issues like water leaks or HVAC failure.Ultimately, it’s about designing your rental around your lifestyle, not the other way around.

There is no lawncare, garbage, outside repairs, water line repairs, sewer issues, etc.

That said, it sounds like your unit has some nice advantages, especially compared to your coworker’s studio.You could consider starting slightly higher—say around $2,200–$2,250—just to test the waters.

Let's just say I'm not planning on buying any water front or high risk flood properties during hurricane season anymore. 

Another investor, that I know had 4 properties where he was under water and the mortgage was about 2X the new value. 

Has anyone had success in suing a tenant in small claims court to recover expenses when a tenant doesn't pay utilities per their lease and the water company passes the bill to the landlord?

I've had two hot water tanks (different rentals), most appliances (another rental) and a tree removal (another rental) all within the last year. 

You do need to figure out the water they're sitting in, as the bottoms are going to rot off of them over time.