Bottom line- how do I incorporate creativity and fees into the lease to cover maintenance and other times unique to having a elderly couple in the rental?

But I was salary, no matter how much I worked I made the same amount, its taken almost 3 years of not being in corporate America to unlearn (and I still battle them every day) the BS ideals they preach there, and I'm certain if I had gotten into a sales roll from the beginning I could have used that combined with my work ethic to bank way more cash by the time 2017-2018 rolled around to start investing.  

She earns a good living and has excellent credit but since she incorporated herself 2 years ago, the numbers worked against her when trying to get an approval.

Of course, at times, you may have damage above and beyond the security deposit.There are many "little things" such as this to incorporate in your business.

If someone complained about the curtains I'd put up a response such as "great suggestions we will definitely be incorporating that promptly in our home".Btw, my wife and I regularly have discussion as to reno & furnishing decisions along the line of "we'd better do this or that just a bit higher end since we're renting it out".         

@Donald ShaverWhen an IRA incorporates debt financing for investing in real estate, this will trigger unrelated debt-financed income tax.

@Daric Myers Here is a graphical representation that should help you on your quest for answers:

I will do the same thing with my results and maybe even incorporate youtube.

I intend to either incorporate or form an LLC, but was curious about what I'd read.

I am a marketing director/graphic designer who has always loved interior design.