You'll want to understand what kind or notices and documents you need to get executed to either up their rent or turn the unit.Solid long term tenants are worth their weight in gold in my book so if theres a way to up the rent and keep them happy I's say thats the best route personally.

Does this guidance carry any weight? 

Warn them upfront you won't put up with it and the monitor. 

It cuts down on the CoC and IRR markers they are monitoring.

My attorney said that a real signature holds more weight always.  

My realtor is worth his weight in gold and works very hard when I have a deal going with him.

The installer did not remove the original weights from the original 100 year old windows nor did he insulate the weight shafts which is a must in Northern New Hampshire where temperatures often drop to -20.

You might add the weighted interest you are currently paying, to see if you actually save money by refinancing your primary.For your 1st investment property, if you want to do a cash out Refinance on a DSCR type loan, you will need to get a minimum loan of $70,000, at 6.6%, you would need to have the property rented for a minimum of $900/mo, assuming taxes are about $2k/year, and Insurance is $750/yr. 

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