While the heater issue adds extra stress, addressing it promptly will protect you from further fines and penalties.

Now, with the ADU rules, developers are buying anything close with some extra space so there may only be scraps left that wouldn't pass FHA or would price you out.

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.

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.

I’m also looking into self-settled spendthrift trusts to add an extra layer of protection, especially as my portfolio grows.

I hate to pay extra money for a PI on work we have already done. 

I Enjoyed the extra viewpoint.

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

It happened to coincide with Hurrican Harvey and we flooded during the rehab. 212 extended the HM loan without any extra fees for 4 months until December 31 2017.

So, by transferring income from a rental schedule E to a business schedule C you're creating a significant extra tax.