Thanks.just a side note, the tenant has requested first month free rental, windows coverings (not satisfied with the new blinds being provided), and free utilities for 5 days.

All the free rental software, like the one I use, hold the money for 4 to 5 days like you said.

Yes, feel free to shoot me a message.

Even if nightly rates didn't continue to rise over time, breaking even now would still be a free house in 30 years that I could sell and use for a retirement nest egg along with my 401k.

Feel free to contact me if you need EMD for the A to B side of a transaction. 

An investor friendly agent can do all sorts of helpful things, like setting you up with a search for properties or connecting you with folks who have recently done deals like the ones you want to do. 6) Consider analyzing a deal or two in your local market, just for practice, with a free use of our Rental Property Calculator (or other calculators).

@Michael L Dyer there is so much content from the podcasts and forums for FREE.

Feel free to reach out if I can be of any assistance.

You just need to have a current housing expense meaning you cannot be living rent free.

I haven't found a homeowner yet that is surprised to hear that I stand to make money on the sale -- if they have sense at all, they understand that we don't operate for free, you know?