There are several popular programs out there, but personally I like Baselane because it's specifically for real estate investors so all your transactions will fit into the Schedule E you're going to need at tax time.

In Charlotte, neighborhoods like Plaza Midwood, NoDa, and South End offer excellent opportunities for house hacking due to their popularity among renters and proximity to amenities and employment centers.

If you agree to replace these items, I'd be willing to bet that they'd just assume that they can get you to replace any appliance they just don't look of. 

The PM doesn't seem to be doing a good job of screening tenants and with multi unit buildings if one tenant gets away with not paying the rent, you can bet they talk to the others who then do the same.

Popular choices include Katy, Fort Bend, Spring, and Cypress, all offering excellent schools, a family-friendly environment, and affordable housing.

If you are looking to tap into equity of an existing rental property, your best bet is either cash out refi using DSCR loan or 2nd equity loan.

If you're at a loss and paying off the shortage still puts you at a loss I think your best bet is selling, or seeing how you can get more income from current rents by making it mid term/seasonal or an air bnb. 

If I have a buyer client who has contractually agreed to whatever fee we discussed, and they are interested in an off market property, you bet I will attempt to save my client money by negotiating all or some of my compensation from the seller. 

I am about to purchase a home in a popular vacation area.

Solar energy is becoming a more popular option for homeowners, but it can be a costly investment that won't pay off when you come to sell.