The good thing about it is that it's quick and convenient for both yourself and the lender, the disadvantage could be that it might impact/increase your DTI if the appraisal came back lower than your actual current rent being received. 

Simply put, another weak report would greatly increase expectations for a 0.50% Fed rate cut whereas a stronger report would all but guarantee a 0.25% cut.

Why put effort into providing a product that (a) your tenants may not want, (b) increases your workload, and (c) doesn't line your pocket?

Our lot has some slope to it which increases foundation costs and we were under a mistaken impression on sq ft cost when we started, so we designed something bigger than we needed.I will say costs have come down since then and we are moving forward. 

Generally speaking, they will not play by your rules, take kindly to rent increases, and will be difficult.

You're offering to increase marketing and add an experienced assistant to help guests.

Major employers like NASA and Redstone Arsenal make Huntsville a stable market for real estate investment.Housing Market:Home prices in Huntsville have been steadily increasing, yet remain affordable compared to national averages.

Hopefully with no to small prepay penalty on the loan they can refi in a few years with rental increases and boost yield to a stronger cash on cash return.2.

When taking over a long term tenant occupied property and the tenant has a pet would it be in my best interest to immediately request a pet deposit and increase rent due to pet, or don’t say anything about it and allow myself to make a few months rent in the bank than increase the rent in January?

However, given its design and commercial-like feel—originally built as a retreat center with a strong Japanese influence—I’m uncertain about the best market to target for a sale.I’m hoping that someone in this group might have connections or advice on how to approach selling a property like this.