Focus on keeping upfront costs down and shop around for lower interest rates or lender credits.

*Development plans for expanded Hoffman Town Center*Although specific tenants have not been named yet due to the development being in the earlier design and planning stages, the vision as described by Hoffman Co. is a commercial and residential mixed-use development including a new public school, storage center, city agency training, a farmer's market, festival space, beer garden, and "other similar uses approved by the city".Sources:Developer laying groundwork to go bigger in Alexandria’s Eisenhower corridorAlexandria considering big plans for properties next to Eisenhower Avenue Metro stationPotomac Yards Alexandria: The 2$ Billion Sports Arena is not the Biggest Development in the Pipeline for Potomac YardsThe Sports Arena was a recent idea that was part of a bigger plan approved in 2017, that called for a massive shopping center at Potomac Yards and the surrounding area to be redeveloped into 1.9 million square feet of office space, 1.1 million square feet of residential space, 900,000 square feet of retail, 300 room hotel, and 9.3 acres of open space by JPG Smith.

If they think it's too much then tell them they should shop around for somewhere else.

To avoid this, it’s best to work with a broker who can shop around and present you with options from multiple lenders without multiple credit pulls.

If the violations took place prior to purchase, I would at least give them written notice that you are aware of the previous violations and that just one under your watch would result in an eviction.in the meantime, I would shop for new insurance and pass the increase on to the tenant.

After looking at those and the motions to dismiss where OP slides out leaving CM holding the bag... seems like the work may have been on CM the whole time! 

Quote from @Steve Tse: Hi BP, What insurance carriers can you recommend in Texas, as I am shopping around to replace my landlords policy that I currently have with Travelers ?

As always, shop around and compare terms to ensure you’re getting the best deal.

I noticed you have a broken recliner and several bags/boxes of trash in the back yard for several weeks.

The most knowledgable people on market rents are the prospective renters who are currently shopping around trying to find the best option for themselves to live.