You can then approach a plumbing company to negotiate special rates for those involved.

Within a few months you should get a good  feel as to what your average occupancy rate will be.  

Hi ALL,Just reaching out to see if you can give me some insights on Charlotte Michigan, Small City close to Lansing MI (21 Mil), I'm researching a Multifamily building, My concern is that there is 9,000 plus population only, I see articles that show is a good rental market, but it will be grate if anyone that knows the area can have some feedback as far is Schools, Crime rate, Economy and so on.As always, thank you guys, have a great day!!!!

Change things like interest rates and rent payments if they are not currently agreed upon to get a more comprehensive view. 

For example, if the previous last month's rent was $1,000 and the new rent is $1,100, you would request an additional $100 to cover the increase.Update the Agreement: Ensure that the lease renewal includes a clause that reflects the new last month's rent amount.Refund and Repay:Refund the Previous Deposit: You can return the last month's rent from the previous lease to the tenant.Collect New Last Month's Rent: Then, collect the new last month's rent at the increased rate as part of the lease renewal process.Steps to Take:Review Your Lease Agreement: Check the current lease agreement to see if there are any specific clauses regarding the adjustment of last month's rent upon renewal.Communicate with Your Tenant: Inform your tenant about the rent increase and how it affects the last month's rent.

Take a policy loan against the cash value (5-6% current loan rates) in advance of the auction so cash is on-hand, purchase real estate, execute business plan on home, repay policy loan, and repeat. 

Even if it is not a requirement to have a high credit score for approval most asset-based lenders will use the credit score to determine your rates and terms based on your risk factor.

Most of the time, they make you decide the pre-payment penalty based on a range of interest rates they offer.

@Joseph DaviniI agreeBut I wonder where all the “housing shortage” folks and “interest rates coming down prices will double” people are?

Here are some additional activities that count, toward real estate professional and material participation hours.Research market for real estate transaction opportunities; current office market rates; terms of financingMaking offer contracts for properties that you end up buyingNegotiation for acquisition of rental properties that you end up purchasing; including directing due diligence and managing financial projections/business plansObtaining financing for properties that you purchaseProperty inspectionsAdvertisingMeeting with Prospective Tenants/showing properties to prospective tenantsNegotiate, obtain, & review proposals and contracts with vendors (insurance, utilities, etc) for property servicesReview and Negotiate The Terms of Sale AgreementsStaging and Decorating3rd party contractor, vendor, or service provider supervision