I had another person try to bargain me down to $1700/month, and said she was moving out of her dad's house and so needed room to store boxes in the extra bedrooms. 

It might be a value-add for prospective tenants to know there is a mechanism in place to leave early.

Without proper permits, there’s a chance the city may request you to revert any non-compliant additions (like the extra bathroom) to align with code standards.When it comes to refinancing, banks tend to look closely at the property’s legal compliance.

You are allowed to ask the applicant questions.

I am hoping to find an opportunity to help an established Investor with any administrative tasks, social media, or marketing in exchange for a chance to learn.

Does anyone know of solid valid reasons you can provide TLO with to get approved for their skip tracing service? 

I wouldn't have to worry about anything.

If you are just getting started, good insurance may be the better play.Assuming you have a large portfolio, you know how to manage an LLC properly, are willing to take on the added paperwork and expense, and are not piercing the corporate veil by having mortgages in your name, here are my reactions to your proposals. 

This can be a great way to concentrate your equity in order to be able to make a later cash out refinance as powerful as possible. 

Tanya I will return from my trip to Puerto Rico on December 9th.