Quote from @Charlene Livers: I recommend funding all the system and safety upgrades first (electrical, plumbing, bathroom).

Run your numbers as if it were a long-term rental too — that gives you a safety cushion.And don’t underestimate the value of a good cleaner and handyman — they’ll make your life much easier.Happy to connect and share insights as you move forward!

Snow and ice removal systems are essential to avoid premises liability claims.

I have several criteria but if I had to narrow is down to my top three. it would be1 - School ratings above 82 - Safety (crime, or the lack thereof)3 - The numbers - Property prices, rent pricesIf the school ratings and numbers are not what I want, that city is immediately eliminated.

For example:GENERAL MAINTENANCE SAFETY AND TENANT OBLIGATIONS ADDENDUMThis Addendum is incorporated into and made part of the Lease Agreement between Landlord and Tenant for the Premises.

@Dustin AbnerHey Dustin, a hole like that usually gets flagged on a conventional appraisal because it’s considered a health and safety issue.

Even partial approval gives builders real oxygen.Public-safety proposals—closing gun-sale loopholes, banning conversion devices, allowing local safety rules, automated enforcement—will be the toughest politically.

I can't speak to the safety of the area, you'll have to look that up online. 

They get to essentially receive $100 today, and only have to pay back $14.67. 

Even though the nurse is already vetted through their agency, I still run standard checks on any adult who will be living in the home—mainly a background check for safety and basic income verification if they’ll be contributing.If the nurse’s contract alone easily meets the income requirement, I don’t stress too much about the spouse’s finances, but I still verify who they are since they’ll be occupying the property.