I explained to her why we did not entertain a new fence, security system, or dual paned windows and won’t consider any of those in the near future.Thx to all who chimed in.  

If they are trying some way out their approach or creative type financing 95% of lenders will not even entertain I wish them luck but do not get involved.

I'm in the entertainment industry but ready to branch out to REI. 

What other options might I be able to entertain? 

But to add to that, putting the funds towards a patio or bbq/entertaining area in the back yard has had a great impact on attracting tenants in my experience.

This is based on default experience of very large populations, it's not negotiable and changes from time to time as experiences change, it's a risk management issue that has little to do with a borrower.These issues are federal, so if someone pops up claiming they have 300 single family loans at some small bank in portfolio or even a medium size bank (500M-B) at or around 75/80% LTV, they are probably full of it.Author's literary license to embellish fictional writings, enjoy the entertainment. :)

We've had 5 from SFH buyers who entertained the idea of living on one side, but they passed.

I have a good W2 job presently, but I'm a realist who understands that my industry Theater/Entertainment isn't necessarily the most reliable over time. 

Finding a seller who is willing to entertain a sub-to or seller finance offer in our market is no small feat. 

Just an FYI  pod cast guests are not vetted or endorsed by Brandon or BP.. its entertainment and content..