RE is just math!

So far, the process is going great.In the future, I want to invest in some rehab project properties and add them to our rental portfolio. 

Sit her down, explain the income vs. rent that is generally acceptable and show her how she would not reach this on a re-lease.

You may also want to pack up any valuables and store them away safely (especially for the rooms without cameras) for peace of mind during future showings.All the best to you on your home sale!

If we both travel by car together, can we both individually write off the miles driven for our respective buisnesses?

Definitely a lesson learned about how to do it better in the future.

In the future indicate that a petScreening.com profile must be created and that they will be making the determination on the validity of any ESA authorization.  

We have noticed that no landlords comply with any of the student rental rules and regulations in Syracuse, NY but do not want to put ourselves in a situation in the future.

The agent told me that Tower Hill (the insurance company) can’t adjust the occupancy status and that I’d have to rewrite a new policy for occupancy.

I would personally go the Subto route, because you will never get a mortgage interest rate like your brother received on this property for the foreseeable future.