@Adam Thies  thanks -  1)  get pre approved with a lender  as a first  step to make sure you can  get the approval needed  and also to become familair with all the  process and the numbers   2) since you arent married - I would also  consider drafting  up something that will outline  what each of  you contributes and  also what would  happen to the property  should you split   ( likely  to not happen  but  I have seen many situations that  non married partners  split without any formal agreement and this creates  lots of  added  stress /  anxiety and distrust  ...good luck

There was a lot of anxiety about the last assessment, but they didn't really go up that much. 

Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.

Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.

Seems I just got involved in BP after the last big meetup and would like to do everything I can to create a recurring meetup to share ideas, knowledge, and hopefully meet other like minded people out there!

I've never had anyone come back and request upon renewal to get reduced rent, recurring discounts, or a brand new TI budget.

Work hard to ease their anxieties once the sale is complete - it's stressful for tenants to go through the sale process when they have very little control over it.

Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.

All service contracts, utility accounts, and other recurring monthly or periodic expenses will need to have mailing address changed to you, and in some case possibly new accounts will need to be set up BY you.

This makes the tenant feel like they are being taken care off, and gives you peace of mind.I agree with others that close to 4K is absurd, I live in NYC and still only paid $250 for someone to come and address a recurring mice issue.