We were told the addition of any other pet-related up-front charges would likely not be considered favorably by a judge. 

If the loan amount you are looking for is small relative to the value of the first and the second property combined, they are very well secured on a LTV%; ask for a 1% point lower rate.If you don't want to Cross Collateralize, do you have any CD's or MM you can transfer to this bank as collateral. 

We had to move fast and initially decided to sell it, the relator who was helping us somehow convinced us we should make it a rental property......... and let her be our tenant (insert face palm here) so since we had no real estate experience and we were already moved away, we agreed.

It gives you access to funds at a relatively low interest rate, and you can repay it as the rental generates income.

Which is very complex and costly and likely warrants professional help.Now, if it's just you and your spouse, then your 2024 tax preparation is likely relatively straightforward:- you will create a Schedule C on your personal tax return- you will NOT report any costs of purchasing the property or its rehab, not in 2024- you will report your business overhead expenses such as marketing, driving, technology etc- you will end up with a business schedule showing zero income and some expenses - not breaking the rules but potentially raising an audit flagCan you do it yourself?

I don't see how they relate to wanting to educate myself or asking for reading recommendations. 

These policies cover the structure and additional liabilities related to your property that the tenant’s insurance doesn’t.Rod, are you sure about this? 

Whether we are related to the landlord from our previous rental, and if so, to specify the relationship.3.

I am not buying, selling, investing or anything related to BP.DM me if interestedBuying in Kensington is either a total disaster or a very brilliant move, depending on your timeline.

No...there are many reasons why installing it over the carpet will prove to be a nightmare in a relatively short period.