In the meantime I would love to have some helpful information or ideas to share with the buyers when we meet and ideally an agreement/contract we could fill out together once new terms are agreed to and then share that with the attorney so he could draft up the formal instrument for recording.If you have experience with this type of scenario, I’d love to hear any recommendations you have or any helpful resources you could point me to for the appropriate paperwork.Under foreclosure laws, you have to send appropriate notices and try to work with the borrower and offer a loan mod before foreclosure anyway. 

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Where I live mice are common as the cold weather drives them inside.

You should have given written notice on the first day you became an owner and told them they must be out before February.

Should I try to make the deck on the second floor a common space or as part of a large bedroom?

FlooringScope of Work:Replace carpet in bedrooms with engineered hardwoodRefinish existing hardwood floors in common areasInstall durable tile in wet areas (bathrooms, laundry room)Estimated Cost: $20,0004.

In the OFF-chance (not as common), you're looking to get into a DSCR loan...there are ways to get no origination or processing fee by originating your own loan (yes this is possible and you can do it in 39 states without a license).

Here's some online software options that you commonly see recommended on BiggerPockets.

Here are some key elements to include:Lease Agreements: Ensure your contracts reflect the latest laws, such as notice periods for entry or rules around security deposits.Fair Housing Compliance: Familiarize yourself with federal, state, and local fair housing laws to avoid discriminatory practices.Property Standards: Regularly inspect your properties to ensure they meet safety and habitability standards.Tax Documentation: Keep accurate records to comply with tax reporting requirements.4.

This is a straightforward and common approach.However, make sure to document the change in the lease renewal or addendum, specifying the new security deposit amount.