It’s important to carefully analyze the numbers to ensure you’re getting a good return on investment.Appreciation: Tallahassee has seen steady appreciation, but it's not as fast-growing as some other Florida markets like Tampa or Orlando.Alternatives NearbyIf you’re finding Tallahassee a bit pricey, consider looking at other nearby markets that might offer better value:Alabama: Cities like Birmingham and Huntsville are close by and can offer more affordable purchase prices with strong rental demand and high ROI potential.

You don't need to "soften the blow" by offering them more free utilities.

You have hit the JACKPOT of resources for real estate investors.

Most tenants take me up on the offer and I would much rather pay a few dollars extra per year per tenant than have a tenant at risk of death - especially carbon monoxide poisoning. 

Best advice I have is join Apartment Owners Association of California, aoausa.comThey have a lot of resources for landlords. 

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Quontic Bank offers bank statement loans with up to 90% LTV. 

Sit down with a few loan officers and see what they have to offer. 

Thankfully, I discovered valuable resources like appeal a VA decision, which shed light on navigating the system.

(Check out Ohio according to many on these boards).A big question comes down to your resources.