Your current pictures are dark, it looks like the photographer is standing in the middle of the room taking a picture of the corner, and the angles are not attractive.

The city's economic development initiatives have been attracting businesses and professionals, creating opportunities for real estate investment.

Managed a substantial rent increase with two newly qualified tenants.

Besides a mouse trap, another effective way to deal with mice is a cat (if the tenant wants one and the lease allows it).I grew up on a family dairy farm and the barn had grain, which attracted mice.

They got caught short with the recent rate increases.  

ie just increase rent?

If they do it increases your odds of getting approved.

Low down payment with potential for huge rent increase year over year making house hacking very advantageous in New Jersey.

My property tax increases have been 17% for both homes (no Proposition 13 like in CA with our max of 2% increase).  

If expenses are high relative to income, the cash on cash increases when the down payment increases (16k column).