What you meant to say (I'm sure) is that a few contractors will try to do it without a permit, but not all.If your experience has honestly been that most Contractors are like this, then you have been choosing the wrong Contractors.

whatever strategy you choose, it is important to understand your local market and know what will work best for you.

This takes a little more work, but it's the most fair and reduces the likelihood of tenants that squander utilities.If you choose #2 or #3, there are considerations:Start with an average.

I am starting out and trying to learn how to buy real estate and there are just so many options to choose from.

The only reason a tenant would choose not to have their own bathroom is to rent for a lower price.

If she chooses to retire at 65 and stop being productive, then she should reduce her living expenses accordingly instead of expecting the government or her Landlord to make things easy on her.My mom is 76.

Provide the resident with the option to renew at the higher rate or to move out...and provide three months to find a place should they choose to move.

I am curious what you do choose!  

Stating this is the rental ad can also bring you more applicants so you can choose the best one.2.

Our idea was that I will look for properties to fix and rent, which including choosing the property, managing the fixing, finding a good property manager and of course being the boots on the ground for all of this process.