The choice depends on your financial situation, risk tolerance, and long-term goals, with financial planning, market research, and real estate networking being essential.Good luck!

The more research I do on Raleigh and the triangle area in general, the more I believe it could be one of the hottest housing markets over the next 10 years.

The boyfriend has since advised me he is no longer at the home and wishes to have "his" security deposit returned to him.

Unlike in Thailand, you get capital gains in Mexico and they can be substantial and quick, depending on the market, specific development, market conditions, ...2.

After six months on the market, we received no commucation nor any potential tenant inquiries which we found to be extremely strange given the good shape of the house and pricing.At last we decided to take the property back. 

Just because their hourly pay is less than the standard in my local market, that doesn't mean they deserve any less dignity. 

We got spoiled by that market.

This deal was on the market.

We had a list of preferred real estate agents we listed our stuff with to get fair market (maximum) sales price.If we wanted to dump a property below market value, we knew who the players were and would contact them discreetly - we didn't want any negative publicity.Unless you find a desperate, failing lender, don't see you having much success.

If people are getting free electricity and water, they tend to be a little less frugal :) .Then check on insurance costs for a MFH and add that to your projections.Finally, talk to your contractors and see what requires permits, what their experience has been in getting them to pass inspections, the timeline and the cost.Factor all of these into the decision to move forward or leave as is - maybe advertise it as a 4/1 with a home office with outside access and get more rent that way.One last point - I hope that the addition you mentioned was done with permits and is reflected on the tax rolls because if not, you may open a can of worms you wish you had not.