Potential solutions include federally backed loans with lower rates or tax incentives to help offset the cost of a new mortgage, encouraging these homeowners to sell to new owner-occupants.

Roll them all up and the averages are:purchase $154krenovate $47Ksell $232kThese are gross numbers, not including closing costs, borrowing costs, holding costs, licensing and permit costs, G&A, overhead, commissions, forward rate buy-downs, and lease-up fees, to name a few of the many expenses incurred. 

Many people have had a great experience with home warranties, myself included.

@Robert Spiegel Great question, and it’s always a balancing act when dealing with long-term tenants who’ve been fantastic overall.Based on my experience managing over 1,200 rental homes in North Texas, including areas like Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, and Frisco, here’s how I would approach this:Cleaning Charge: While $540 may feel steep, it can vary depending on the size of the property and local market rates.

The Homeowners Insurance will include Builder's Risk. 

If Landlord has filed an eviction due to Tenant’s Default or other breach, including breaching for non-payment of Rent, regardless of the outcome or disposition by the court, Tenant agrees, upon request, that the court shall make a determination who the prevailing party is in any eviction and whether any attorneys' fees and court costs sought by any party are reasonable.

Includes a single family home (4 br) which was divided in two sections one of which is being rented.

I would include servicing costs of the loan and licensing costs.

After all expenses, including PITI, we net on average $700/month.

Invested 3 years ago like others about $40,000 total which  included covering operational cost  for the first or so.