And this seems to be effective. 

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Once you get through move in, the day to day management is pretty hands off and easy (famous last words, but so far, so good).Other than that, get a second opinion/eye from someone you trust - preferably a professional designer - on the furnishings and design.

It may effect lease renewals.  

The 1st position heloc has nothing to worry about because it will still be attached to the property after the 2nd position heloc forecloses....death of the borrower has no effect on it.Likely not time to make a deal with the “owners” since that would likely involve probate, and time.  

Besides a mouse trap, another effective way to deal with mice is a cat (if the tenant wants one and the lease allows it).I grew up on a family dairy farm and the barn had grain, which attracted mice.

I let them run to the end of the year as m-t-m, then send a rent raise letter, usually for $25 or $50, on or about Nov 1, effective Jan 1. 

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