I work out of my basement, so my commute is about 30 seconds. 

But here's the rub, will the rent increase over time work out to positive ROI in the above scenario? 

.- Add small workout gym to leasing office- Update pool area with pavers and outdoor furniture-- List yours below --

Some of the people I deal with are very confrontational, others we have a drink and write checks to make the numbers work out regardless of the paper work.I'd say if there is a good level of trust why doesn't the borrower just pay you for Y note from the proceeds of the sale without anything extra on the payoff demand. 

Every one we talk to says we got a great deal, im just looking ahead to refinance so we can repay our line of credit.It's your eventual Lender that needs to work out the answer to your question, not you.

That may actually work out twice as good as you can build relationships with these drivers to send you leads if they find any.

Most times I can contact the tenant and work out a "cash for keys" situation and everybody wins.After closing I call the tenant.

Terry Lao I didn’t hesitate when I bought those 40% extra townhouse/condo because the rental numbers work out for me and I have confidence that the coming peak price will be at least 50% more than today current price.

You pass up the opportunity for value appreciation, but how did that work out for folks who bought in 2006? 

If the numbers work out, since the place already being rented, how would you approach it?