I wouldn't call it a great deal, but here are the metrics nonetheless:Purchase price: $435k reduced by seller credit of $15k for net $420kDown Payment: $15,225Monthly Rents: $1,025 1-bed + $995 1-bed + $675 studio (hasn't been raised in 15 years) + $650 (bedroom in my unit) = $3,345.  

In fact, it’s a major factor in your ability to successfully raise money.

Don't forget to ask when was the last time they raised the HOA fees, and why.

Not raising rents is a disservice not only to the landlord but to the renter.

Elimination of the RMLO licencing requirements AND the borrower, debt-to-income test for anyone originating Seller Financed mortgages who:Actually owns, holds title to, the property they are financing;Has less than $25mm in assets;Is ONLY originating loans <= $150k.Essentially, they are a proposing eliminating the requirements for folks who are selling low income house via seller financing.  

Born and raised in San Diego, CA.

they raised ours to $85.00 /Yr to pay for extra police presence. 

Is it mandatory to get a new lease to raise their rent?

It used to be an incredibly effective way of raising your score.

You would not have been reimbursed the full $5k.You would have recorded a loss on the new property policy, most likely raising future insurance costs.