., sure, a clever Bank Manager may agree to let you do that - but then evict you the moment it's condition is improved enough for them to get the proper market value that they are obliged to look for.

Any good real estate investor (especially when they're younger) should be able to manufacture a clever financial solution to their primary residence by using their real estate wiles and keep from paying retail, live mortgage free (or near to it), or buy property well above their income level.

I think it would be a factor of cashflow, equity, and reserves, but there seems to be a very clever and helpful way to calculate everything in REI already - I just haven't seen anyone talk about this. 

Yellow list or whatever it's called cleverly uses, "These leads come from credit data so you need to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act to market to these leads".

Here's a brief list: furnishings,  linens, kitchen supplies/toiletries, all utilities, cleaning, management (25-40%--should be calculated even if you do it), vacancy, income taxes at non-passive rates (self-employment tax included), cable/wifi, state sales tax and filing, business licenses and more, depending upon your location.

I am really struggling with this one.Elderly tenant who became ill and could not longer take are of his cat, who ultimately used the hallway by the bathroom, the linen closet by the bathroom and the closet in the bedroom as its litter box. 

They provide monthly leases on fully furnished residences, including linens, kitchenware, etc. for about a 50% premium over the unfurnished 12 month lease rare.

If you have 20 arbs cleverly arranged at market rent for 5 years, welcome to the "Wall Street Lays an Egg" scenario.

From your experience, what types of materials/brand last longest for:Bathroom floorStand up shower (would consider tile/grout work) Tub/shower combo Built in shelving vs cheap ikea/Lowe’s linen closet After the bathroom in that unit I’ll be updating the kitchen.

Soo, do I get clever and find the right opportunities to get started, perhaps find a partner who has the pieces I don’t or do I take a solid year or so and whip my credit into shape and lock down some income?