It also deprives landlords of the ability to benefit from changed market conditions (gentrification).Personally, my objection to rent control is the fact that it requires subsidizing tenants by private entities.

In addition to grading, you need to consider soil types, impermeable conditions you are creating and the resulting stormwater runoff mitigation.

As a viable alternative to explore with a lender, consider the advantages of a 5% down conventional loan, or even less for qualifying first-time homebuyers, which often comes with less stringent property condition requirements. 

What is the condition of the current primary, what are the numbers as a rental (COC), and what is your gut telling you?

Where it falls in that range will depend on age, size, and current condition of the place and the major capex items.Inherited tenants can be a blessing or a curse.

For the space you'll be conditioning, a mini split will probably use about 1/3 the power of whatever space heater you have been using.

Market Stability: Buy & hold strategies generally benefit from market appreciation over time, though local market conditions can affect rental demand and property values.

The landlord should ensure that all tenants know what is expected of them, whether it is when the rent is due, rules they must abide by to keep the property in a safe and sanitary condition, respecting fellow tenants, or generally just being a good neighbor.I believe that the City has its proverbial head in the sand on this.

Hopefully, you have a clause in your lease that states the tenant must return the property back to you in the same or better condition as they received it.You may be able to use this clause to warn the tenant to smoke outside or face damage charges as smoke damage is not normal wear & tear.

Property DetailsAddress: 1360 Meadowood Dr, Hixson, TN 37343Type: Single-Family HomeYear Built: 1971Size: 1,008 sqft + full unfinished basementLot Size: 0.27 acresCurrent Condition: Not updated since 1994Roof: New, installed 4 months agoParking: Attached Garage3.