You might also look at areas with stronger rent growth potential or consider creative financing options to lower debt service.

I think he was upset because I used him in the past and he may have expected that I would continue with his services. 

Maybe this is a simple question but does this have to be set up through a service or could this just be my bank and I hold the money? 

I think another idea is come up with some renderings and a slide deck and go make presentations at the closest senior centers, Rotary and other service clubs, maybe several nearby chambers and see what kind of interest there is. 

How can I best prepare for managing two rental properties, including handling maintenance, vacancies, and tenants?

Be prepared to negotiate and walk away from unfavorable terms.

I don't see any furnished houses so I am prepared to list my furnished house under the furnished apartments section - but I can't figure out how to post in a designated 'furnished' section?

They may or may not offer services to help you resolve those issues. 5.

However, after seeing what we could offer in terms of amenities, location and service, they happily paid the premium rent associated with renting from us.I am not a natural salesman, but reading books on marketing, sales and hospitality has greatly improved my ability to convert a lead.

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