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Consider the extra expense a capital contribution to the equity provided these are in good locations. 

Most people who buy 2+1 and think they can use the third and get busted on that, end up renting the bonus unit to the top or bottom unit as extra space, but that is a loss on what would be unit rent by more than half.

If they can't/won't pay the increase, reward them with an extra 30 days to move.

The lack of (real) jobs added is definitely a concerning process.

If so, you are paying extra.3.

I'm back in the game, adding to the portfolio.

Townhomes have extra holding costs in HOA and could limit your renting ability.

The issue is in my market, and most other markets, the property is cash flow negative after the as high as possible LTV Refi t extract the added value.  

If your $150,000 properties appreciate by just 3%, they could be worth around $200,000 each in 10 years, adding significant equity.Additionally, mortgage paydown from tenants further builds equity.