Most of my rentals are STR's but can easily convert to LTR's and cash flow based on recent singed leases in the area.

Your not on the lease, so leave and sing a new lease everything fresh. 

It is a complete lie to say money does not matter, a lullaby the poor sing to each other to ease there anxiety of living a lessor life.

The saying "Be greedy when others are fearful" kept singing in my head.

You could then likely get better loan terms and rate because of higher quality grade tenant.I could go on,and on,and on with more comments on things to look at.Options for tenant default and workout options along with any singed amendments should be in your landlord lease paperwork.Good luck.

Even if you meet with them several times before you sing the lease and hand them the keys, there true nature may still be hidden.

Whereas, if their first look at your unit is one where everything is gleaming and the angels are singing - they will continue to see the positive.My experience was that I got better tenants if I waited. 

Warning sing!

Townhomes are a viable option, as sing family houses in the best areas can easily get in the mid 400s and up real quick.I focus on North Raleigh, Brier Creek, Bethesda (durham county) to name a few spots.

Many people on here bash gurus/teachers/coaches and then in the next sentence, they sing the praises of REIAs.