@Robert GuntherYeah just kinda how it goes.Real estate is just a supply and demand - and what is a buyer and seller able to work out.The supply and demand part I feel is pretty obvious.However the what is a seller and buyer willing to work out - is simply who has the Leverage.If a seller is unmotivated, all a buyer can do is make an offer that the seller will accept.

I'm not in favor of rent control in general based on what I've read up about it being enacted elsewhere but not including a vacancy decontrol so landlords can raise rent to market when a tenant leaves, or exempting new building supply from the rent stabilization policy were the two most frustrating inclusions to me.

Worth calling the municipalities that interest you and asking specifically what their regulations are currently.

I guess you could argue that it's because of regulation that favors the established big banks... but again, it's still the case so far. 

I believe this market has a more limited supply also.

Also lower rent by 50 bucks every week, until I hit the supply and demand and get someone.

You can put 20% down and avoid the mortgage insurance premium (mortgage insurance for conventional has MANY choices: lender paid with higher rate/ split/ monthly.... and so forth but it is much cheaper than FHA 1.75)Home Ready may have income limits and county limits FICO 620 minimumDifferences are: cost, can you qualify, how the individual regulates your inspections which is lender specific

You just need to know where you can have them and be careful with regulations.

I managed my own properties for 3 years before becoming long distance invester.Door lock change out - $245Adjusted supply air to move towards the room - $246Garage service door repair - $245 (no details of what repair)Bagged and hauled away wood from trees - $175 (on a property with no tree or wood around)Gas oven, gas leak adjusted and tightened line - $248In addition routinely charging me for grass cutting and snow cleaning when leases clearly say tenants are responsible.

Bottom line, the rents can be a little fluid, so you just need to look at supply and demand when you’re ready to rent.