I don't think there will be doomsday ahead but expecting what went on the past two years will be anything like the next two is simply not true.

If the property would be difficult to fill at the market rate, then go ahead and continue bending over backwards to accommodate this tenant.

These forms are in the hands of a licensed realtor just a heads up, so you would have to hire one or a property manager with CAR form access to use them.

Looking forward to what lies ahead!

Off market deals found by driving for dollars, networking, mailing campaigns, etc.Buying through a wholeseller.Foreclosures that can't get a certificate of occupancy for one reason or another, and there are some pretty dumb/minor reasons as well as major ones.The caveats to the list above are that you will need to do more of your own due dilligence to ensure the deal is a good one ... this includes:Doing your own comparative market analysis to make sure the price is a good deal, since there will not likely be an appraisal done in escrow.Have a title company do a preliminary title search before making an offer to spot any liens or title issues ahead of time, since title insurance may not be obtained in escrow.Have a general contractor walk the property with you (if possible) to validate scope and cost of repair work, since an inspection may not be done in escrow.Then, once you purchase, rehab, and rent the place, you can cash out refinance to pull money to put into your next deal if you like (called the BRRRR strategy around these parts) ... x10 of these for you, and x10 for your spouse = up to 20, 30 year fixed mortgages through fannie/freddie ... then you can go to local banks to get portfolio loans for more if you like ... or not and stay free and clear and the houses should print cash flow for you like little ATM machines ...

(Sorry ahead of time...

Find a lender (or several) you can work with that understands what you're doing and agrees ahead of time that you're not going to have trouble doing the refi you want with them.

Just go ahead and file your first step of eviction.

You base your rent off the market.You could ask the Grade A applicants if they'd be willing to go ahead and sign a lease now even though they don't plan to move until later.

Your deduction amounts to a % of the interest paid and your income should always be ahead of that so all you really do is reduce you actual interest expense, but if you reinvest the money it will add to your income derived from that investment on an after tax basis foryour cost of money.