Give them a specific time frame to accept the rent raise and I would give them 60 days to find a new place if they decide not to stay and make sure you reference you will provide thema great reference so they realize they need to cooperate when looking elsewhere.

In New York it seems that anyone can just apply and you have to accept them.  

Section 8 requires that you accept a "median market rent" - which equated to 70% of true market. 

I'm wondering about liability and protections for Landlords accepting electronic transfers from tenants.

If a non REO, place a clause about utilities being turned on in the contract, affecting your time lines if it is not.When utilities will not be turned on, you need a heavy generator, air pressure test plumbing, etc.

*Update*I have an accepted offer for this house with a close date of June 13 (fingers crosses).

So I offered him 30k cash for his new pool and he accepted.    

Is it acceptable to use personal credit line to fund a down payment on a single family rental on a conventional loan?

It's critical that you follow the rules.Another constraint would be whether the operator is accepting only accredited investors to the offering. 

Hi guys, it seems like since the "Stress Test" was implemented checking for "borrowing strength" by mortgage advisers depends solely on income/salary regardless of cash in hand.