Simplify as many standard processes such as online rent payment, leases, apartment turns, paint, and other materials, and re-key all locks to a master system.

I'd like to find out what a somewhat standard practice out there looks like.

Talk to your preferred lenders about whether they see a cash our re-fi as being approved with the same standards as an investment, i.e. loan to value, debt coverage ratio, etc.

To maintain your current standard of living, your rental income must increase faster than inflation.

. :) Now, I also provide a very unique space, being that I'm 2 blocks to the lake and have water views from my apartment.

I would say this was the least organized BPCon (no cevent App, poor email distribution, my workshop that was $300 had about 20% attendance rate) I have been to, with the worse room problems (both ac and hot water problems in my room), and the hurricane issue (they cancelled the meal but many of the restaurants required reservations that we did not make because we were expecting the meal), and in my opinion worse keynote speakers even when one was a repeat (I like David Greene keynotes, but …), I enjoyed this BPCon more than the others I attended. 

You may also have to get your "hands dirty" in order to make these properties look nice or up to your standards. 

Two wage earners are going to have an easier time making rent than a family where there is only one paycheck, depending on how high such paychecks are, and in both cases you would look at the total household income.Stick to your guns on what you said you wanted, but when you are not in the heat of the situation reevaluate your standards to make sure they are still serving you well. 

Hey everyone,I'm searching for the best app for tracking mileage on a business vehicle while using the same vehicle for personal use. According to the IRS the vehicle needs to be used for 50% for business and needs to...

Define and Standardize Core Business ProcessesA scalable business requires well-documented and repeatable processes to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency as you grow.