It's nice to think about the greater good but at the end of the day - the project still has to float.As an aside, it's a widely held belief that one of the biggest risks a business person faces is depending on a favorable outcome from a  government entity's decision.

We are 75/25 in favor of VRBO/HomeAway vs AirBNB.

On Airbnb resolutions that are not answered in 72 hours will automatically be settled in the guests favor whether it was justified or not.Not Respecting Guest PrivacyMost people want to use Airbnb because it is easier and cheaper than going to a hotel.

Or if roommates aren't a possibility, then buy a place with favorable owner-occ down payment and interest rates, live there with no roommates for a year+, then move out and turn it to a rental. 

I've also got private financing at a favorable rate.

Do yourself a huge favor and get the repair estimates as accurate as possible.

Since they are great tenants, make it sound like your doing them a favor and offer $50 off.

@Lawrence Paul if you run that credit check...i have a good feeling the results won’t be favorable.

Something like that would be very favorable in my situation, but I understand highly unlikely for this size of loan.Any referrals are appreciated.Happy Easter!

Seems like the demographics favor more affordable housing wherever you find it.