If you're keen to discuss it further, drop me a note.

@Patrick Keene I feel that you have to have an awful lot of information in order to accurately estimate rehabs, and I am not sure that there is a quick answer for this one.

I find folks that use those services run the risk of not making any money as too many fees are built in up front.Keep in mind in your area competition is quite keen.. there are not fat hogs being made in those markets at the FCL sales

He isn't too keen on having a lengthy term I feel the 10 year mark that he hinted at is the longest he would go.

Bank has not been 'keen' on the refinance of their own loan.Option 2: There is an unused HeLOC on primary residence.

Be keen in '16, keep your education current. :)

I'm not familiar with the laws in your area about raising rent more than 10%, but if you aren't too keen on your tenants anyways, raising rent by $200/month may help coax them out and you get new tenants at a higher rent that you properly vetted.

Lastly, I assume most of these come up during the inspection process or are inspectors not keen on this part?

Those originally from rougher areas are more immune to their environment and most likely have a keen insight in what to expect with their tenants; and how to choose and handle them.

@Nav Singh  you may want to talk with Joel... there are some under the radar folks that are keen on customer service in many markets.