Generally I feel like it would raise interest and could justify higher rent rates depending on location.

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They wanted a 2 yr lease, I said 1 yr (because I need to be able to raise the rent).

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My question is if I raised my late fee of $50 to 10% of rent which would be between $75 to $150 do you think it would improve this chronic late payment.

The FHA loan is a great product but if you have a good credit score, good income and a reasonable DTI, you have a lot more options. 

My unit has a history of around 75% occupancy but I am looking to raise that up to 85%+.  

Once I have experience with the small multi family, I'd like to raise capital for the next one (about to start reading Raising Private Capital), using my first deal as a way to show experience.My question through my introduction is, who are some of the best commercial brokers in the area that I could connect with to find properties within this criteria?

They are presenting an intriguing new mortgage product with an interest-only component at a Meetup I’m a regular at in case you happen to be free.