If they don't know this is an expectation of yours they have no way of fulfilling it.If you still want to look for another one after that, we have agents in by brokerage all over the country that are investor friendly I'm sure I could help out.

This can be a game-changer, especially in neighborhoods like the South Loop or near revitalizing areas like Pilsen, where property values are expected to rise.Improvement Exchanges: Recent IRS rulings allow you to use exchange proceeds to make improvements on a replacement property while still qualifying for 1031 deferral benefits.

@Terrance Coleman - Nice, well if you're looking to do fix and flips in your market, I highly recommend you find someone doing fix and flips in your market and work to provide them as much value as possible / expect nothing in return. 

I may be wrong but I don't expect values to go anywhere for a while.

I'm in the Mesa/ Gilbert area of the state and have had some of my investors I work with purchase land right outside of town in the pathway of the expected growth of the town.

If you had the down payment, have you done the math for the expected rent, PITI and reserves to see if it would even be a viable investment strategy? 

I think it’s reasonable for tenant to pay deductible if it really was their fault, if that’s allowed by your policy, but seems weird to me that you could expect tenant to know hanging a picture in that one spot would cause a leak.

Based on my calculation, I was surprised to find that the IRR on a SFR was not as high as I expected, especially if held for the longer-term.I realize there is more to an investment than just the return.

A lease can spell out rules and expectations and its more than just a contract its a way to COMMUNICATE between parties.

If you're getting back into the lending game for long-term hold investors, a realistic “ideal” loan might look like this:Rates: Somewhere around 6-8% interest, depending on the risk profile of the borrower and the property.LTV: 70-80% LTV is solid, especially if you're aiming for lower risk.Term: 5-10 years works for LTR investors who want stability.Fees: Reasonable origination fee (1-2%) is expected, but avoid nickel-and-diming borrowers with hidden fees.Prepayment: A soft prepayment penalty could be fair if paid off in the first couple of years, but after that, no penalties.Speed: Being able to close quickly (within a couple of weeks) would be a huge plus.In short, give investors a competitive rate, decent terms, and flexibility on prepayment, and you’re golden.