Being a military member I LOVED the idea that the expenses I specifically had to program money were limited to the paint / fixtures inward.  

Taking that money out and anything that leads to more people using the equity from their homes and reduces the friction to that process is not good in the long run.

I think it’s just tenants’ passive-aggressive way of trying to get their money’s worth.

@Anthony Blanco In order to raise money you have to effectively sell yourself and the project/investment thesis.

You said how horrible this person was you bought your house making all this money and took advantage of you.

As of now, with estimating every house at 75K ( I figured high) with the interest at 7.5%, paying all taxes, muni fees, waste fees, and the salary of the manager at 35K a year, I would be netting 6K a month with the current layout.

As a private money lender, I'm curious to hear what makes an ideal lending relationship for you and how I can better support investors looking for flexible and fast funding solutions.

Assuming it's just you and the seller and no other pressure or competing bids then you have an advantage since you have something the seller wants (money) and he can't get it unless you give the okay to move forward.  

That being said I do install mini-blinds when money it tight 😞

Strategy Recommendations: What additional strategies should I consider to maximize long-term returns and tax benefits?