I have a current list of homeowners with their phone numbers, and before I start contacting them, I want to know the most efficient and best way to see if any of these are on the do not call list.

Hi there! I purchased my first home investment in South Florida. I currently live in the home while the back room (large Florida room with bathroom and back door entrance), is being rented out. The back room tenant do...

She claims that the temperature never goes over 65F and they are not efficient.

I prefer to work with a property management company where friendly and informative communication as well as efficient systems are respected upfront.  

I'm talking about substantial upgrades, for instance:  40 yr old radiators & old furnaces with window A/C units, compared to my new 90% efficiency furnace, new a/c compressor and all new ductwork. 

For example, use laminate or tile which can withstand tenant "Wear and tear" in kitchens or living rooms more nicely and cost efficiently than nice pristine hardwood floors. 

Most people commenting here are not lenders and I can tell you as an originator myself it's about a hundred times more efficient to just talk it out than going back and forth on a forum.

Given your interests in engineering related disciplines I would focus on financial engineering concepts and financial efficiency. 

@Aaron FurrIt really depends on your market, 1 bed/1 bath typically are less desirable, having that second bedroom opens up more options as far as people who can rent the space.In my market better solutions are converting a garage to an efficiency or a 1 bedroom or building an accessory dwelling unit. 

Not at all.BTW, a self-directed IRA is a more tax-efficient way to invest in notes which are treated as regular income in the non-retirement world.