There are several out there that I am aware of that are taxed at rates which are currently lower than ordinary income rates. 

All work done to raise value after TOD is not legally in that stepped up basis.  

How do you think the 2 relatives will feel about having their rent raised or being required to pay rent period?

Now we could just pad that into the Pm fee, and then we'd raise the PM fee to encapsulate that expense.

Raising equity can be the most challenging aspect of closing a deal.

If you had not shared your post, as an owner, I would not be aware of the issues you are experiencing. 

They sell a 4 unit for close to 1 million dollars close to Jacksonville. they want 250k or 300k down. there's no upside. you can google the properties on biggerpockets and there isn't a lot of satisfaction. it's a slow return and get rich slow strategy. our focus is always as a builder to add maximum value, lower cost as low as possible, build and rent and build and sell the same product and raise prices to help investors out. we have a large market share and large purchasing power in our market in columbus ohio. the one strategy I never liked about turnkey new build brokerage companies like them and build2rent or others is they don't really build close to urban centers and most are single family homes. the numbers don't work on single family homes. if single family was the way to go more companies would be doing it. but by far the most common type of new construction built is three story walk up apartments.

You want to make this clear that additional items need to be purchased by the guests so they are aware.

Here they all start with "Are you aware of any XYC.." and none of them are asking about previous repairs or issues.I understand that you are concerned, but honestly, if the water damage was resolved, the soaked parts replaced, why would it matter any longer? 

Raising your credit score will get you far better rates personally as well as with private lenders for your LLC.