In NY, NJ, CT, PA, MA the security deposit is regulated, as well as how much you can collect at lease signing. 

I've heard Trump most signed an executive order to eliminate reduced rates for section 8.

This move is such a great example of what determination, solid planning, and truly listening to investors’ needs can achieve.

Also, before you buy another property you'll want to determine your ideal next property - meaning, will it be a "rent ready" house, a major renovation project, or somewhere in between.

The last few years have been great for investors/homebuyers who bought pre-con, but looking back to the few years after the 2014/15 boom, this wasn't the case, where many had actually committed to buying a property that wasn't quite worth what they signed up for closer to closing because the appraisal weren't matching the contract price, requiring a cash top-up.

Lenders usually determine whether properties are lendable based on the debt service coverage ratio. 

Hmm, the title company said they couldn't determine the amount, only that there was an agreement to the terms of another agreement... like a notice for hoa responsibility tells you they're responsible but not how much is owed.

Here's a list of things to track:- Formal lease application- Formal signed and executed lease specific to your state- Payment history (I recommend using online rent collection like Apartments.com, RentRedi, etc)- Maintenance requests and receipts- Accounting for all rental-related expenses (repairs, utilities, etc) The more you treat it like a business, the more helpful you are to your CPA come tax time. 

A seller can not sign away his rights in a purchase or any other document.

I posted a sign to turn off gas as a reminder in the kitchen.