Yes I did talk to customer service and I'll keep it short and say that VRBO was not willing to solve the problem - wanted me to cancel or asks guests to cancel. 

My question is how do I know that they actually passed the permit inspections?

That’s what Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loans are used for.

You can only deduct labor "costs" that you actually pay and can prove you paid.

By doing a rehab even cosmetics as long as it raises the value it will actually lowers your leverage.

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I’ve just bought a home in the Nevada City area: After a neighbor informed us of meth smoking in the house, we tested. It tested low: Highest levels are .3, well below the 1.5 legal limit for contamination.
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I am actually from Elgin not far from you, but now stay down in the city. 

Other than that, you will have to use a debt service coverage ratio loan.

This rise in rates is partly aimed at controlling inflation but has also made borrowing more expensive, reducing purchasing power.Consequently, money is effectively worth less due to inflation, meaning more is needed to purchase the same goods and services as before.

For a $300,000 property, this could be $6,000 to $15,000.Mortgage on Rental Property:Loan Amount: $240,000 (assuming 80% financed at 4% interest over 30 years).Monthly Payment: Approximately $1,145.Other Expenses:Property Taxes: Estimated at 1.5% of property value annually ($4,500).Insurance: Estimated at $1,500 annually.Maintenance: Estimated at 1% of property value annually ($3,000).Property Management Fees: Assuming 10% of monthly rental income ($2,400 annually if rent is $2,000 per month).Vacancy and Turnover Costs: Estimated at 5% of annual rental income ($1,200).Total Initial Investment and Annual Operating ExpensesInitial Investment:Total Borrowed from Equity: $150,000Down Payment for Rental Property: $60,000Closing Costs for Rental Property: $10,500 (average)Total Initial Cash Outlay: $70,500 (initial investment from equity) + $10,500 (closing costs)Annual Operating Expenses:Property Taxes: $4,500Insurance: $1,500Maintenance: $3,000Property Management Fees: $2,400Vacancy and Turnover Costs: $1,200Total Operating Expenses: $12,600 annuallyExpected ReturnRental Income:Assuming $2,000 per month, annual rental income = $24,000.Net Operating Income (NOI):Annual Rental Income: $24,000Minus Annual Operating Expenses: $12,600NOI: $11,400Debt Service:Mortgage Payment on Rental Property: $1,145 per month, $13,740 annually.Total Debt Service: $13,740 (rental property) + $8,592 (equity loan) = $22,332 annually.Net Cash Flow:NOI: $11,400Minus Debt Service: $22,332Net Cash Flow: -$10,932 annually (negative cash flow initially due to high debt service).Cash-on-Cash ReturnInitial Cash Investment: $70,500Net Cash Flow (first year): -$10,932Cash-on-Cash Return: Not applicable initially due to negative cash flow.Long-Term Appreciation and AdjustmentsProperty Appreciation:Assuming a 3% annual appreciation, the property value could increase by $9,000 annually.Rent Increases:Assuming a 2% annual rent increase, rental income will rise, improving cash flow over time.