Forget about direct mail, cold calling, and do yourself a big favor and forget about bench ads.

Brush up on building code requirements: in basements you're looking for egress windows that are 5.7 sq feet or more openable (3ft by 3ft casement style windows work best), and ceiling heights 6ft 8 inches or greater (as little as 6 ft 4 inches is ok under ductwork and beams though)3.

And don’t forget, using a 1031 Exchange can help you avoid paying those taxes immediately.

The garage bedroom has a large windows, a closet, AC and electrical. 

Unless you look for an assumable loan or seller financing, forget it.

our issues with windows are generally that they get scratched.. and we have to replace the glass. 

Aside from them making sure the property is secured, doors and windows locked.

Focus on the MTR turnover (sometimes that time window can be short) and ask if they have SOP for cleaners that you can use or view, but also offer MTR weekly or monthly cleaning while the guest is there (owner might pay sometimes, MTR guest might appreciate and pay sometimes).

Forget the large REITS.  

Once you factor ~6% agent fees plus holding/closing costs, that “profit” window can shrink fast — you could easily eat up $20k+ right there.Couple things to think through before pulling the trigger:Run a detailed cost sheet.