Fortunately at my rate they have some cash flow and good appreciation.The rates make it rare that the brrrr is the best option available.  

My properties average 4.9 star cleaning rating, which is hard to accomplish given how petty some guests can be.

,  occupancy rates, capex plans, competitor rental rate study, market study, etc.  

Charge the tenants a higher rent rate and include utilities with their rent.

@JD Martin agree 10,000%What I am surprised about is I had a call with someone in Austin today and in sw Florida and they both said things are awful and prices are dropping at high rates - curious don't hear as much chatter here about that as it could be an opportunity 

I know of at least two big players in the lending space who have begun asking for a higher rate if you had in a sec 8 / HAP leases.

Their fees and interest rates were high, but they had the least restrictive approval terms from what I gathered.

Hey Jeff without knowing any details everything is what you are able negotiate. but you have to take in account the years interest rate and purchase price and what kind of cash flow.I will say get a mentor if you’re inexperienced these kind of deals can go left if you really have little knowledge when it comes to structure .

Using a CAP rate of 7%, the $16,000 becomes= $228,000 of added value. 

The cheap DIY (“rent a plan”) 401k’s need to be moved to a new custodian.