If so, shifting that to the tenants at the time of lease renewal is another great way to decrease her overall debt service.Other good ways to increase revenue in the mean time:- Raising washer/dryer prices. this may only equate to $4-$5 per unit per week, but its better than nothing- If there are any unassigned parking spaces, meaning not attached to any lease, make them paid only any offer them to tenants at a new fee.

Yes you have to pay but few dollars per transaction is a small price to pay for the ease and convenience

What this leads to is higher purchase prices but also higher rents in these areas. 

Purchase price: $675,000 Cash invested: $250,000 Country estate with 2 houses.

It’s also worth getting pre-approved for financing to ensure you can handle the property’s price and upkeep.

Because the property is so unique pricing likely needs to be as well, maybe consider that based on the property needs/maintenance and location you may not want it consistently turned over so maybe you open 28 day slots and allow use with a 1 time per month turn over.

The rental season in Boston is definitely slower now so hang right or make some price adjustments, I'm sure the right tenant will come!

If you find something wrong with the property after you have an inspection, this is the point where you can negotiate the price or have the seller fix the problem.

While people will share a bathroom in say a 2/1 it is likely a harder sell in a 5/2 and the price you command is less. 

The tax is based on selling price minus purchased price.