Or should I just paint over it with a cheaper paint for the appraisal and then get a more permanent solution when he moves out?

It's clearly a time for patience.NoVA may not be the best point of comparison to other places, since there is a permanent built in government job market and resilient property values.

If you're planning to hold the property long-term, I would definitely advise finding out about the commercial lending side of things ahead of time so there aren't any surprises come time to get permanent financing.

This way if the cat becomes permanent then you already have your fee to cover for damages. 2) You have this person move in, give you a hefty deposit for having this temporary cat, and specify a move out date in your rental contract.

Googled a bit, but found no mention of Trulia Voices (the agent forum) closing. Thanks!

This wasn’t a plan to be an investor but a way to find a permanent residence and stop paying the enormous rents of the Bay Area.

Or would I need to directly hire staff as permanent employees?

Do you just find one set for where you permanently live?

STRs are banned in the French Quarter, which is why there are many, many condos for sale there.See the following for info on STRs in Orleans Parish:New Orleans City Council issues temporary ban on most short-term rental permitsCouncilwoman pushes permanent restrictions for short-term rentalsNew proposals in New Orleans for short-term rentalsMost New Orleans short-term rentals could be linked to homestead exemption holdersPreliminary vote on New Orleans short-term rental changes delayed; a look at new timelineIf you have any questions that I can answer, please feel free to reach out.Regards,Braden

I would like to get better "Owner Occupied" terms for the mortgage (FHA 3.5% or Physician Home Loan 5% Down) rather than 20%-25% down conventional investment property terms.Can I put the property in my name and make it my permanent address and primary residence and then live with my wife in her rental, while AirBnB out my unit?