However, some rental property owners can claim the 26% solar tax credit if they live in the property for part of the year and use the house as a rental when they're not present.

Thanks Chris, better to take this discussion offline, yes tech company but when sponsors want to present to Avestor fund managers , a key requirement is that they have to provide enough margins so that investors don't get a better deal if they go directly with sponsor. 

However, the inspector mentioned that the 2nd and 3rd floors are labeled as "Artist Dwellings," though he wasn’t sure what that fully entails.He suggested applying for a special permit to present the space as artist studios or dwellings, with the hope of eventually converting them into long-term rental (LTR) apartments under that designation.

Seasoned investors with over four or five digit posts and votes mentioning those lenders will have validity over some with two digit votes.  

Just make sure if the opportunity presents itself, if rates go down to 5% or lower, jump on it. 

The city approved rental license inspector essentially just tested to make sure there was access to hot water, access to heat, no unsafe conditions like exposed electric wiring, CO/smoke detectors present/functional, fire extinguishers present/not expired, etc.

Until then, I'm anticipating consistent double digit increases in insurance YOY.My Thoughts:I personally think insurance expense escalators should have 5-10%(as an avg) expense escalators for the foreseeable future.Am I alone in feeling this way?

If the tenant says mold is present, inspect the home personally. 

I anticipate that late fall and early winter could present some good opportunities for those looking to pick up short-term rentals (STRs).One thing to keep in mind, as with most markets right now, is that return on investment (ROI) isn’t going to be sky-high.

My only worry like everyone else is presenting them with 10 deals, and all 10 being declined, over and over again.