He is always having issues, confrontations, ongoing drama and the like.....You just provide an excellent service and smart people will pay extra.

If, a year from now, you have an extra $20k piled up because you have been serious about this, it established a bit of a track record and proves that you are a doer and not just a dreamer.I would also express gratitude that you have a partner that is so cautious.

The extra 1050 a month definitely helped with the bank.

Politely and clearly, make it extra clear that all information will be verified including income prior to the signing of any lease.  

The quotes were only a few hundred dollars extra annually.

They're pretty organized, but expect annual inspections and some extra paperwork. 

We take the T12 roll it forward, we strip out anomalies and one-time expenses and then layer in base assumptions and any known large expenses that are planned for the next 12 months.

This is interesting and I look forward to the feedback.But, I don't know if I want extra buoyancy in a hot tub?

Of course it needed some extra turnover work--landscaping, above ground pool removal, cleaning, trash removal, paint and other small amounts of wear and tear. 

I’ve consulted several different people and they have told me in my situation as an investor expanding their portfolio it makes more sense to keep the extra cash as opposed to paying down rentals.