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Have you found it easier to work with local banks now that you have a syndication under your belt or does that continue to be a challenge?

We are also considering maybe doing a 2bed 2 bath condo more downtown where it may be easier to rent out, but there is HOA fee with that. 

Just select the area and property type and select rented and data should appear.

The problem appears to be the fundamentals impacting ROI.   

Or they should simply tell us how long they're able to commit to and we'll run this as a short term lease until they have more clarity on their situation or move out, but it doesn't appear the tenant wants to pay a dollar more.So, basically the question is - do we take a leap of faith and lose our peace of mind or insist on sticking to the contract and risk losing the tenant?

At the risk of appearing like some weirdo, I actually recognized your name from the property records I've pulled over the past 18 months in Pittsburgh. 

In probing for more detail, it appears to be a company policy due to the issues that Wells Fargo is having. 

If you have questions about the agreement down the road, it makes it easier if the attorney your dealing with wrote the agreement. 

The folks who will do what you described have mostly moved up in the price range as it much easier to make a living.