We are considering moving from Smarter Contact to Lead Sherpa.

Still, wearing a bee-keeping suit would still be the best option.    

Instead of increasing rent, I would look at having the security deposit increased to protect against wear and tear.

We are considering using this loan product for our HELOC. 

This is not an insignificant fee- we are talking $54k on 3000sq ft house.

We are weighing out the cost of rehab vs rental income.

We are not actively looking to make a deal on the property, well at least not now.

However, finishing the basement for $25,000 when cash flow is already tight may not offer a sufficient return on investment (ROI) unless you’re confident it will significantly raise occupancy or rates.Pros:Potential to increase the property’s rental appeal and income.DIYing the basement could save on labor costs.Cons:Upfront costs and time investment.The additional space may not increase STR income enough to justify the expense.5.

Quote from @Erol Shashaty: Hi,We are an overseas fund that will start investing in Cleveland area residential properties. 

We are just getting going..and my only experience is with buying my current and past primary residences!