I also would not budget more for CapEx per @James Carlson's explanation.

There are plausible explanations for the tenant's absence.

If you purchased a second home in an a state like Florida on the East Coast, there is a reasonable explanation to buy on the West Coast or Jacksonville and then Cape Coral (Distance is key) but you need a reasonable explanation. 

The fact that you travel for line work could satisfy a the UW's concerns or supply a letter of explanation.

If the lender is aware of this strategy, and they have a 6 month primary residence term, how could this be fraud (legally)I’ll just drop this link, it’s a lengthy explanation but worth a read.

I know there has to be a rational explanation for why someone would sell their apartments.

I understand the first part of the explanation, but can someone explain how they came up with a $33k tax refund?

I sent them a certified letter for an explanation.

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I completely disagree with the advice given repeatedly above that you should have any sort of dialogue or explanation for a rent increase.