We regularly update it.

Add to that when you put <20% down, you're going to have PMI on top of the regular mortgage payments.

Regularly performing or overseeing maintenance and repairs c.

I have friends that routinely complain about it.

The plan is to: - Make regular payments on the seller-held mortgage for the agreed-upon term.- Pay off the balloon payment at the end of the term.- Immediately refinance the property with a traditional bank mortgage to pull out a significant portion of equity. 

I accept them and mitigate the risk by (a) screening the animals, (b) having a solid set of rules that are quickly and fairly enforced, (c) regular inspections, especially for cat units, and (d) charging a monthly pet fee.Let's say I have five single-family homes.

I am not sure I've ever seen where the tax writeoffs are different for STRs than they are for MTR's or LTR's in terms of writing losses off against your regular income. 

A regular GC might be able to assist with the remainder or all of the work to include foundation.

I will be self-managing this first rental, so I have wondered what the best way is to make sure the softener is regularly salted. 

However, termites can be persistent, so a regular maintenance plan could add peace of mind and prevent future damage.For example, your pest control company’s plan charges $995 upfront for termites and $22 per month for ongoing treatment.