He's someone I already knew, and he does the work for a small rent discount but he's about to move out and I don't think it'll be so easy to find another qualified tenant without losing a month's rent while looking.Before I bought the building, the tenants were all responsible for taking their own cans to the road and they were collectively responsible for keeping the area clean, but they didn't (and I didn't know they didn't.) 

Greg, your response and analogy to pollen is spot on.

Greg, thanks for the response.  

And it's their responsibility to figure what they want to ask for their property.

You may need to get a home appraisal, and you'll be responsible for the cost"My question is : Should I have my own appraisal done by a reputable company that would be accepted by banks for appraisal estimates and then request Citizens to do their own appraisal for a request of PMI cancelation.

. 🎉 I’m still finalizing things with my lender, but before I move forward, I want to be 100% sure I’m covering all the key steps.Here’s the checklist I’ve put together so far:Home inspection – to catch any hidden issues.Appraisal – to confirm the property’s value matches the offer.Financing contingency – securing my loan approval without surprises.Title search – ensuring there are no liens or legal issues.Seller disclosures – reviewing any known problems upfront.Neighborhood research – making sure the area fits my investment goals.Are there any crucial steps I’m missing or anything you think I should focus on more?

Do you want to take on the responsibility of being a landlord?

Thank you for your comment, yes I learned enough from BP not to take the existing tenant, knowing they pay rent lower than the market and currently not responsive at all.

Thanks for your response.

Your response is very helpful.