The EPA wants all lead pipes replaced, period.

Pretty much the core of the STR business.Higher your rank gets, you can increase your price and be more picky in selecting customers which usually lead to a better review / less party or complaints / less expense and higher profit with a happy life.I know some people will argue, but the ranking system is the truth and should be the only guide to your STR journey. 

What kind of debt do you have on the property?

With that said can anyone suggest reputable lenders that are able to assist me with a debt consolidation loan of ~25K?  

I never paint, swap rugs (except flooding), or do other improvements on rent controlled units This can lead to blight.Who benefits from rent control?

It sounds like the issue is with the Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR), which lenders often use to determine how much they’re willing to loan.

According to the article, around 5% of the properties are being bought by investment companies, leading to concerns that regular homebuyers are being priced out of the market.1) Do you think this could become a long-term issue, given that the current percentage of investor-bought properties is relatively small?

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

The lender lent based on them being one thing which secures the debt.

I've seen this and it's the blind leading the blind.