It isn't a free service, from what I've seen, I believe the costs range from $100-200 per cert. per animal.You are allowed to ask for official documentation from the medical/mental professional who provided the ESA/ADA certification to verify the legitimacy of the animal.

Bottom line here is keep your rates on par with the rest of the market, you get to decide to buy a big 4/2 a few blocks from the water or a 3/1 a few miles from the water.

Don't blow it for the rest of us :-)  If people keep assuming that renting out to tenants that have a Section 8 Voucher is a bad thing, that leaves more for us to choose from :-).

Shoot me you number and let’s get you connected with the rest of us over here in Singapore. 

In general, I'm curious if this is a good investment opportunity long-term and what other information I should know to help make the decision.Here are some of the numbers:Property Value: Estimating ~$800,000, but it hasn't been officially appraised since it was purchased 10 years at $500,000.Taxes: $4,000Insurance: $2,100Year Built: 19125 Total Units: 2Br/1Ba, 2Br/1Ba, 2Br/1Ba, 1Br/1Ba, StudioUtilities: Owner pays only water and trash.Mortgage: Despite being zoned as a 5-plex, the property has been approved for residential mortgage previously (one unit classified as storage during appraisal).Previous Gross Rents: $45,480 (previous owner was very generous with rent to family/friends)Estimated Gross Rents: $69,600 (based on market value)Previous Annual Expenses: $12,500 = 27% of gross rent. 

I cannot remember the official term used to describe this method which makes it even more difficult!

The only issue is it's in an area with higher crime than the rest of the city.

Is there any way to throw a feeler out there (e.g. would you be willing to knock off $10k since we have to do all these repairs) without officially making a counteroffer or re-opening negotiations?

I saved $20,000 and got a family member tow give me a loan for the rest.

It is up to you on to source the rest of the capital stack.