It's simply factual:  you violated the lease by smoking, stop it, remove the resulting odor and that a repeat action could result in eviction and loss of security deposit.  

With over 20 years of experience as a mortgage expert and real estate investment veteran, we leverage our mortgage company to secure below-market financing for our clients, ensuring maximum value and profitability.

In mid February, many tenants get caught up when they start getting their income tax refunds (depending how fast they file).Income tax refunds also give tenants the needed funds for first month of rent + security deposit, so they can move.Check out this graph, which was created from tens of thousands of data points:Regarding your property, suggest the following:1) Where specifically is it being advertised?

You can borrow  against a 401k or another property you own for example, but that would a secured loan.

There is a web site that lists all the section 8 housing, so people might be also be looking there. 

If a single-family owner-occupied property is worth $400,000 - I wouldn't invest more than $280,000 (70%) in a note secured by the property.ITV takes priority over desired yield - so even if the note discounts to $350,000 based on desired yield, the investor still won't go beyond their maximum ITV. 

Do you have any suggestions on how we can secure long-term financing under these circumstances?

If not, negotiate to buy it, get future cash flow secured, & take the next couple months to do the updates in between guests then get updated photos.

If you see work crews reaching out, ask the person in charge of securing housing where they go looking.

Purchase price: $187,000 Cash invested: $15,000 Sale price: $259,000 I got tired of moving place to place and worrying about finding roommate, security deposits and not having enough money to deal with maintaining someone elses home.