You just discriminated against them based on family status.It's good to have a heart-to-heart talk with them about what they can afford and see what they want to do.

Talk to your accountant and see what works best.

We are ready to continue investing and are interested in traditional financing but want to learn more about Subject To and private equity and other creative financing methods. 

Quote from @Vanessa Lule: Hi all,I’m in talks with a landlord about leasing a property for $3,600/month, but that’s above my budget.

Talk with the planning and zoning department first2.  

We have talked about parking availabilty in another thread, and it is an often overlooked amenity whose lack can torpedo an MTR's success.

I am connected with a few lenders but I'm open to talking with others. 

Most of the investors I talk with have a hard time finding deals that work on the market.The investors that I work with are finding that New Construction is a good option.  

It might be worth talking to a lawyer but not sure if it's small claims or worth it.Also, you might already have all of these things but for future prevention:- smart thermostat (so you receive alerts when the inside temperature dips below whatever preset you have)- Minut (or similar device) would also alert you to the inside (and outside) temperatures; for example, I have 2 devices inside the house and outside on the hot tub deck.

Although 2024 was generally considered a seller's market, based on what's going on in the new and the real estate market --- Do you think 2025 will be a buyer's market or continue to be a seller's market?