Thanks a million, Max. I

That's the max I could manage myself with everything else, which is virtually what I've literally been doing with my current Project Manager.  

, but fortunately there are 10 million threads on the internet just like this one, where the consensus is that this is taking it too far, that people will find of their own accord.... kind of like how most religious people aren't full blown celibate priests or monks that take vows of silence, but if you want to go all the way then you know the options (you CAN become a priest or take a vow of silence, if you wish, but for most people this isn't the right fit).

the 8-9% is the max I would consider. the mortgage brokers' minimum lending limits are too high for what I'm looking at and they do not cater to investors by allowing the portfolio loans. the portfolio lenders I'm in contact with exclude loans in the area I invest in.

Max, I can understand why you're suggesting ripping up the oak, but why would I rip up the subfloor that's there?

Hi Max, I just took the real estate licensing course and asked about the question in regards to security deposits from different tenants going into the same account.

Thanks Max. I

After running some more numbers I believe the max I can offer on the property is $28k. 

My question is… what is the MAX I should pay and any ideas on a good strategy for the offer?  

I actually live and landlord in Fort Collins, and like Nathan mentioned, we have a city Occupancy Limits law that says that the max is 3 unrelated adults, so You + 2.