I make my regular interest-only payments for the first 7 or 8 months, and my interest-only period lasts 5 years.

.), but the bedrooms are regular keys, as @Jonathan C. mentioned for the front door, the unit is set up to send me an email when the batteries are low. i also have another student rental ( 8 rooms, 2 entry, 2 units + utility room) one master key and each bedroom has its own key that will get students in the entry, there unit, and there own bedroom. had a locksmith do that one. cost me a few hundred dollars with keying and supplying the locks ( 13 total ). i like both setups but may look into the landlord locks again for my 3rd student rental i just purchased.

- If the Association Fees are regularly increasing or the Association is poorly funded - SELL.3) How much of your TIME do you want to invest in all this?

I would shoot him regular updates to keep him in the loop.

@Holly Thorsen see above for potential challenges tapping your equity in the rental.You only need 5% down for a regular mortgage, 3% down for an FHA mortgage - so why don't you have the funds?

They can't assess all the subjective data like overall layout, view from the living room window, the dogs next door that bark all day, the width of doorways, size of individual rooms, quality of kitchen cabinets and appliances, etc.The best thing to do is study your market regularly.

They should pay just like someone on a regular lease pays - cash or equivalent into your bank account. 

It's easier for an investor to stay committed to the plan and avoid change orders than it is a regular homeowner.

A rent heavy market, with a shortage, I am receiving regular requests for rentals in these markets.  

Whether it's a private chat group, email support, or regular check-ins, make sure there’s a way to get ongoing help.7.