For me, this is just a few extra bucks I have to pay to the CPA industrial complex.

In many markets section 8 is higher than market rate. and investors need that extra return to mitigate the risk of sec 8 tenants generally speaking.

   #9  SWEETEN the POT:    Do not think that paying extra rent is going to entice owners to rent to you. 

The 2-3% points in extra cost are worth it if you plan on using as I described above because the use would be for a few  months at most and due to that short term use you can survive a rate adjustment up.But, if you have no plan to payoff the debt like when using for a down payment on a long term hold why pay the extra cost for flexibility and have the additional risk of the adjustable rate with the amortization looming when you can get a fixed rate second mortgage. 

With affordable property prices and a growing rental market, it can be a great option for long-term cash flow.If maximizing short-term rental income is your priority, a home closer to Nashville could be worth the extra cost.

Adding mass to the walls works wonders—attach Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) to the shared wall, then cover it with a layer of 5/8” drywall using Green Glue soundproofing compound for extra noise-blocking power.

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More traps, patch up holes, tell your tenants to be extra clean when dealing with food. 

Always budget extra for surprises.Skipping Permits – Even small renovations may require permits.

I Enjoyed the extra viewpoint.