@Elvis Occ you just missed the last one, but they are every month. 

For your fixer needing conditional coverage post-close:Specialty Insurers: High-risk flexibility.Surplus Line Insurers: Non-standard risks.FAIR Plans: State-mandated option(last resort)

3c) I'm having a hard time justifying getting into growth areas that probably still have plenty of room to grow but have already seen their values nearly double in the last 3 years, with rents far behind on what they cost for a return. 

Lastly, if you're going to be the center of Greek off campus housing, then yes you're inviting some interesting phone calls and situations.

Also, a 3-month try before you lease may be the issue, tenants are using it as an MTR, it gives them far too much wiggle room, and that short-term turnover can start hitting you in the pockets pretty hard...With that said some incentives you can offer are the first and last months rent-free for a 12-month lease.

A contractor assessed the property last week, but still needs to inspect the uppermost part of the roof for additional leaks.

I am so much happier once I got out and we started this company prior to the last crash. 

., last month's rent free)), and someone starts an application at the old advertised higher rental rate + concession but then completes the application after the change (lower rate and no concession), is there a rule for which you must honor? 

The last thing you want to do is switch over and then have vacancy that you cannot fill.

All the deals I have found the last two years have been off market.