I'm giving myself a year to learn all I can and save up a down payment for my first long-term rental in my local area.

Expenses>capitalization in terms of deductions and taxes. 

I also converted the other side of the property (it's a functioning duplex) into an Airbnb / Short Term Rental.

Prepayment penalties- usually 1-5 year terms.

I tried calling the 311 # for the environmental hazard but nothing has been done yet.  

I hope that continues for a long time to come.

We want to sell to transition to STR and also invest more locally as long-distance investing comes with its challenges.Does anyone have advice on how to get the best offer without lowering the price further?

Shorter-term holds provide a better vehicle for accomplishing those objectives.

The author shares a wild story about discovering his long-term tenant was secretly running an Airbnb out of his apartment.

in theory there could be criminal background, but I doubt someone would be practicing as a MD with a long rap sheet.Would it be sufficient to merely put a clause in the lease that the authorized occupants are Mr.