As a result, I eventually moved all my properties to other management companies.Two Main Problems with Foundation Property Management (FPM)Exceedingly Poor Tenant Screening-Out of my five properties, four ended in evictions due to the tenants ceasing to pay rent.

Depending on how close I was to having 20% equity in the property and being able to avoid PMI, I’d consider using some of my cash to pay down the mortgage when I refinanced.

In future if you are refinancing I would sometimes look to pay a higher purchse price but have seller concessions to bring the price down on paper but not for comp purposes. 

Look at what high interest credit cards you can get rid of, pay down, or move to zero interest promotion cards for say 15 months etc.

.❌ You think using emojis means I copied this from somewhere—I’m just a millennial who likes to keep things engaging.BUUUT if you’re an investor who wants to attract high-paying guests, increase your nightly rate, and create a rental that markets itself, keep reading.A question I get A LOT is: “How can I market my vacation rental?” 

Quote from @Micah Huffman: I am considering relocating to Nashville for a job promotion that would be a 20% increase in pay possibly more.

Can I use cost segregation studies I've done on my apartment buildings to not pay any self-employment taxes on my real estate commissions?

If they are elderly or disabled the court can grant them up to a year to remain in place (they do have to pay use and occupancy during that time).

So, if you aren't local you need to expect to be paying people.

*Location Matters — Neighborhoods that have high demand, quality schools and close proximity to shops and services tend to draw buyers willing to pay a premium for a well-renovated house.