I see your point, but if I don't intend to make real estate a full-time gig would this influence your response?

They can drastically increase and you usually have little to no control over that unless you are on the HOA board and have influence over other members.

Typically I will give a portion of my commission to the listing agent to also influence him to put a rush on getting the property in contract.I always have an inspection contingency usually a week.  

All that will influence how it turns out for you.

I know people say that residential income assets value is based on comparable only, but I believe the total gross lease also influences the decision.

Pt 2 - if I built an in law suite above the garage and rented that out, is that common and would that be worth doing or influence your opinion These are upgraded I’m going to make, it’s just timing that I’m wondering about as it relates to the best return of my money

My dad is probably a big influence since he's contractor and electrician. 

A lot of the HGTV shows have some great ideas and designs, and it's become so popular that it largely seems to influence the trends as much as it reflects them.3.

My response is often heavily influence on how the tenant approaches me about it too...."

Your lender may come from among friends, family, or your circle of influence.