You know, like you just need a sledgehammer, a cute demo day outfit, and a dramatic reveal at the end.

We would NOT need to order a 1007 market rent report if we had either:1st months rent and security deposit2 months of rent deposits (canceled checks)If it’s a departing residence we could only use rental income to offset monthly payment (we couldn’t use extra income if 75% of the lease was 3,000 and mortgage was only $2,500 I couldn’t give $500 of income to boost DTI unless he has moved out of the home for some time and we have 1 year of history of being a landlord (which it sounds like we do, just not sure if he’s just moving out of this home).

Then figure out what you are willing to give up (maybe more dramatic, sacrifice) for it.

Career ShiftGetting your RE license and starting as a part-time agent is a great way to boost your income and build your real estate knowledge.

However, I can confirm that there is opportunity to leverage the cash value in a properly structured permanent life policy to boost your returns.

More if I am still highly leveraged or if I want someone else to manage for me (which I will)Appreciation is likely 5% so we are looking at 12% total return. leverage will boost it to 17% or so.  

The lending environment has shifted dramatically recently (and is still extremely dynamic currently).

Is it true that some states like New York are trying to dramatically increase the property tax for out-of-state investors in order to squeeze them out of the market?

Andy, I'm sorry to hear that your going through this, I don't personally know anyone dealing with such difficult tenants, but do know several Brooklyn based land lords who got tenants out in order to do reno. or dramatically increase rent. 

I am 100% sure my retirement portfolio has grown dramatically since starting my journey.