It just costs more.We've almost completely switched back to gloss oil paint for the kind of extensive foursquare trim in the houses we prefer.

@Rajib Baharwow that is quite extensive!

So now we're rushing into an idea that we've had for a while: Short-term rentals.

If so, there would never be any lawsuits in the short term rental world.  

I would say if you do post it be as detailed as possible minus borrower info re: what's the collateral exactly (estimated value, condition, etc), outstanding balance, state where it's held, terms, performing or non, 1st or 2nd position, payment amount and what you're asking price wise.

There are lots of ways to delegate what tenants are responsible for, and whichever way you choose needs to be laid out in the lease.My tenants are responsible for yard maintenance, and it is explicitly laid out in the lease terms there is no confusion.

.), and any special terms in there like required to maintain minimum heat, etc. 

I started out with a flip house and am currently focusing on long-term rentals.

@Mark Peeples it's buy and hold and rent out to tenants as a mid-term rental unit.

In terms of the building you are under contract on, is it brick or frame?