Many expect a rent increase, not decrease.

We might see buyer agent commission rolled into loans as a standard practice in the coming months and years.

Including being able to increase my tax refund once when I was audited.

Anither option could be to get a hard money loan for a property that needs work, increase its value through renovation and then refinance to a conventional loan.

There is no legal limit, but there is almost always a practical limit because a sponsor can only deploy so much money before they have to lower their underwriting standards etc.

Negotiated with subsidy providers for a 3% rent increase and tenant paid utilities.

All signs of stress.”Inflation Numbers this WeekThe Consumer Price Index measure of inflation increased .4% in February (seasonally adjusted), after rising .3 % in January, or 3.2% YoY (BLS).

Now I suppose bad reviews is always a risk of working with people, you try to do a good job and hope people are satisfied, as for the 2nd thought yes this is something I absolutely need to do more legal research on and check with my brokerage, my thoughts were this would hopefully be covered by a standard buyers agreement, again if you take a 2.5% commission and the person hates thier house they can’t sue you, I would hope this would be the same.

However, I don't think there is any downsides to getting the license, and it would increase your options in terms of career paths and investment opportunities.

My thought is that it will take you very long to recoup the new driveway with 3 parking spaces with the little increased rent you'll receive.