NY Property Taxes, and utility expenses was one thing keeping us from generating a higher cash flow from rental properties.

Guests are used to cleaning fees, so adjusting it to match the actual expense is reasonable.It’s also helpful to check comparable listings in your area to see what other hosts are charging.

You learn over time how this works or sometimes a mentor is the right choice to get there faster with less expense and fewer mistakes. 

I have section 8 rentals in great areas and I almost forget they exist sometimes because of how long term the tenants are and how low maintenance they are.

These will be more expensive projects, but the house would be greatly updated and more appealing.2.

Cities with limited land for expansion have higher appreciation than those with abundant, low-cost land where new construction is preferred.

Hi Even,I don't know about DPA and Grants but I do have a great program with only 3 precent down and low interest rate.

R5 is a little confusing to me - "intended for low-medium density single-family detached residential development at an urban density of 5 dwelling units per acre".

Is it doable - yes but you will need to go to a lender who probably uses their own funds vs. an instituational lender as they will not like 2nd position nor the low amount.

Don't let the idea of a low interest rate trap you from upgrading to size/scale.