Gayle, is the property subject to AB 1482 or any other local rent control ordinance? 

The remote controls are just like the TV remotes and tenants break them and lose them and there are no replacements at times.

As for the gastronomy, you can find nice restaurants like anywhere in the world really but, out of personal experience, you can't beat the food of the better all-inclusive resorts there and that's precisely one of the reasons people go for that option.To answer your question, as you know, Punta Cana accounts for 2/3 of the tourism in the Dominican Republic so, the first time I went, I was wondering about buying a short-term rental there.

What can I do for damage control and lower the bill to what we emailed him as our estimate.

This rise in rates is partly aimed at controlling inflation but has also made borrowing more expensive, reducing purchasing power.Consequently, money is effectively worth less due to inflation, meaning more is needed to purchase the same goods and services as before.

My mortgage will be still around $1800 but will allow me to control an asset worth 630k. 

@Nolan WhitakerIt does have a term which is five days after closing or cancellation of contractI would politely reply - “sorry it’s taking longer for the buyer to close but it’s not in our control and we have not breached the agreement as it states we will pay you within five days of contract close or cancellation which neither has yet to occur.

Although to use the words a little more precisely, its not where's the profit, it's where's the cash.

., adjusting thermostats, locking/unlocking doors) without giving full control of your smart home system.

Further rent control and politics add risk for 2+ unit properties, though not so much for SFRs.