For many policies, if it is in the name of   John Smith & Joe Jones, John Smith is the first named insured and has some special rights such as Initiating cancellation, requesting policy changes, receiving notices & return premiums.

I have built and remodeled hundreds of homes utilizing green materials, energy efficient products, and high-performance building techniques that most builders have never heard of simply because the practices I utilize are ABOVE code.

@Shada HarperHey Shada, thanks for the comment, what zip codes should I scope out there?

Another is you are already grandfathered in with that building for the city codes , city assessors and property insurance etc. another is it increases property value if you want to sell it someday .. yet another is more marketability to renters as Cody mentioned

@Caleb Anderson I don’t think a two year lease is too long but I would go any longer - you want to be able to raise the rent on them if taxes increase in your area - have an attorney review your lease and make sure you are taking advantage of your states property code as it relates to landlords - each state is different - we have a lease break provision written into our leases - also a good real estate rental agent in your area can be worth their weight in gold - they will find better tenants (screen them all) and quickly put your house back on the market in instances like this

Go to Redfin.com and select the zip code then go to "More Filters" and put in your criteria.

She specializes in tax strategies for real estate investors and has also invested in real estate for a few years now. 

I have filed my own taxes the past several years and reading the relevant parts of the tax codes have certainly helped me better understand certain tax benefits of my rental property. 

As an appraiser who specializes in billboard interests, I think these are all good points and you have received some good advice.

A potential subcontractor comes to take a look at some work he is specialized in.