Although Cape Coral has potential to retain higher appreciation rates in the short term, long term, they're expected to remain very similar.

Would that new spouse have the right to retain possession?

Now Gary I am very curious of how you do your hourly rate gig.. do you work like a Lawyer and ask for a retainer and then bill against the retainer...

Certain organizations such as the AICPA and the State board that issues the CPA license mention what a CPA can / can't do to retain his / her license.Providing a comfort letter is an 'attest service'.Furthermore, CPA firms are encouraged to have insurance, which may mention that the firm can not provide comfort letters.What the mortgage company is looking to do is potentially have another person to go after if the mortgage goes south.It is not worth it to a CPA to get a few hundred dollars but potentially get a lot more in risk exposure.

In this case he wasn't willing to do what was needed to get and retain a ranking for the long-term. 

We would be so grateful for any input, experience, or recommendations from homeowners or agents regarding what would be the preferred choice for 1) attracting rental guests in the short term, 2) retaining value for resale and not looking dated in 10 years, 3) protecting ourselves from accidents.  

They do use leverage in acquisitions (like all real estate syndicators I'm aware of) but their properties are bought with retained cash equity of 20+%. 

Probably a retainer basis. 

This depends on how the deal is structured and what rights and responsibilities you retain vs what you transfer to your current tenant.

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.