There is also the alternative of doing a step up in the rate after 5 years to encourage them to refinance.

The interaction and insights people shared were worth more than $250. 

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

@Aaron Raffaelli we call all the cities that touch Detroit, the Ring Cities - except the Grosse Pts.These cities are mostly Class B and are solid rentals.Detroit overall has gentrified to Class C, but at least a third of the city is Class D still.Check out the interactive map on our website and watch for whats coming...

It's awfully encouraging to see a fellow Floridian get out of the rat race.

If they're serious, I encourage them to send me the request which I accept (after I've also made our House Rules clear).

Here are thoughts on building strong vendor relationships:1.Timely Payments: Pay vendors promptly upon completion of work to maintain goodwill and encourage continued collaboration.2.Fair Pricing: Negotiate competitive rates without undercutting the value of their services.

I strongly encourage finding a fairly priced, knowledgable accountant you can trust. 

Audrey, your comment is very encouraging.

Yes/no, it's not like lenders do inspections but I encourage you live there, learn, and follow the guidelines of your loan. 2.