Right now I'm using a PO box that everybody mails their rent to.

The only way to prevent that is to really screen your tenant to ensure they've been problem-free with previous Landlords while owning the cat and by conducting regular inspections to verify the tenant is cleaning the litter box regularly and preventing any odors.

Any light boxes sound puttied, edges caulked with acoustic caulking and then painted. 5/8 is best for fire separation and sound.

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Check with a CPA to ensure it'll check the right IRS boxes too.Many/most banks will not allow the mortgage loan originator to also be the Realtor very specifically to prevent these types of games.

Think of it this way, if you see a deal that checks the boxes for you and you do not buy it with the reasoning that "I'm moving in 10-12 years so I will pass" how silly does that sound? 

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