In addition if I paid a tenant to $crew me, it may cause me to lose sleep.

Most people are sleeping on AI - or stopping at ChatGPT.Just like the early days of Google and Facebook ads, the investors who adopt AI now are going to move way faster than everyone else.For me, Voice AI has been the biggest game-changer.

If it still works, that’s your green light.Also, don’t sleep on partnering with local investors already active in that pocket.

Id recommend some sort of sleeping area via pull out sofa or a murphy bed etc. 

Might be a bit overzealous for your first rental, but if it makes you sleep better at night then that's worth it 

When I had the showings there was actually a guy sleeping on a mattress across the street on the front porch of an abandoned house.Regards,Mike

@Jessie Elder A "good" reserve is whatever allows you to complete your project AND sleep at night!

Some of my initial research has pointed to work with real estate attorneys and tax CPAs - I am wondering if this seems accurate to anyone who has gone through this process or if you have any suggestions to aide in my search. 

Screen for reliable tenants to lock in flow fast.Refi: After renting 3-6 months, pull 75% LTV with a DSCR loan from local banks—could net $150k on a $200k ARV.Family: Have a gentle talk, offer 30-60 days to move (IL Legal Aid has templates).For partners, I know folks in IL who vibe with tech-driven investors—happy to connect for a profit-split chat.

Most parents would probably be keen with their kid sleeping in the basement for a year if they were serious about getting their act together.