Here are my options:1)Renovate it with the rest of the house and leave it as a second apartment.2)Add a doorway to the main house, remove the kitchen, and remove the extra power meter.

Landlord charged with attempted murder after trying to remove tenants with forklift.Whoops . . .I can definitely see how crazy tenants might drive a landlord, but that isn't the way to do it folks.

This market has effectively collapsed over the previous 12 to 18 months, as investors have fled the market.

Depending on your agent and what authorization they have, a simple request to have it removed may be all it takes.

For instance, a goal in your plan may be 'building an effective buyer list'.

If you have a net operating income of $40k and the offer is $100k per acre for 3 acres the effective cap rate at the offer price is 13.33%.

You need to know your market, occupancy and competitive rent rates, renter expectations, your goals, risk tolerance, temperament, and your resources.You need to know your local tax rates, state/local landlord rules, housing authorities, insurance sources, financing options, occupancy and employment trends.There are crazy tenants but effective management can minimize the risks.Good luck.

Make sure the new tenant passes your screening.I think all you need is a lease amendment removing one and adding the other, and get all four tenant signatures.Ralph

Second is that your are effectively "selling grandma's house".

We changed the locks right away as well.The one I acquired had been empty for a long time and the copper and the a/c unit had both been removed..