I recently placed in a class a unit (almost $2k/ft value) because it is beach unit and expect higher water contact (normally class a gets real wood).Carpet in common areas in short run is cheap but long run will cost more than concrete stain or LVF.  

Have you noticed any particular design elements or color schemes that have been especially popular with renters lately?

Those all seem to be common pain points for owners.

I would then follow that up with a lease violation letter aka notice to correct.

Providing them with ample notice allows them time to plan and adjust financially.

Common fees will include a set-up fee, a leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.

Common beginner strategies include house hacking, BRRRR, buy and hold, and flipping.

A pretty common way is to go through a private lender.

Hey Luke - Tapping into your equity through a HELOC is definitely a common way to fund a down payment, but like you said, having two open loans can lead to higher closing costs and potentially impact cash flow.

They are a young engaged couple, and we actually have a few acquaintances in common (a connection we discovered when they were moving in).