Farms are getting larger and don’t want small acreages.  

Larger migration with demand outpacing supply3.

I wish I took a larger security deposit for those, so that may be a good idea as well.

Your strategy of re-marketing a 3-bedroom plus office as a 4-bedroom home office is a smart way to boost rental demand and rental income without major renovations.One insight I’d add is the potential benefit of exploring cost segregation studies once you build a larger portfolio.

I like connecting with lenders local to the areas because they typically have a larger network in the market and sometimes they're able to process the deal faster as well. 

While margins may be equal or higher on cheaper deals, you need to do more of them to yield the same cash output versus one successful larger deal.  

I know its the opposite here and Section 8 is FAR larger in those markets than it is in the PDX market ..

Prefer to have a purpose and develop, for larger gains.For now, starting to clean up. 

These lenders are often more adaptable than larger institutions.2.

Open layouts are highly desirable because they improve the flow of the home and make it feel larger and more modern.