That ended up increasing my monthly mortgage payment higher than $2000 (currently I am paying $1400) which increased my DTI significantly.  

That's a 1.8 percent increase.

Two months ago, he suggested that I buy a lawnmower for the tenant to do his own lawn work so I don't need to hire lawn service so I did and I agreed not to increase his rent as a result of that.

With increased security checks and immigration issues in the United States, what do I need to tell the border officers when I cross the border (by car)? 

https://www.har.com/content/newsroom/Houston Real Estate Highlights in June Single-family home sales rose 1.8 percent year-over-year, with 8,518 units sold, the largest one-month sales volume of all time;Days on Market (DOM) for single-family homes declined from 50 to 48 days;Total property sales reached record levels, rising 1.7 percent, with 10,115 units sold – the first time that number has broken the 10-thousand mark;Total dollar volume increased 6.6 percent to slightly more than $3 billion;The single-family home median price rose 2.6 percent to $245,000, reaching an all-time high;The single-family home average price increased 4.3 percent to a record high of $316,463;Single-family homes months of inventory was at a 4.1-months supply, the highest level since last August and equal to the national inventory level;Townhome/condominium sales rose 4.9 percent, with the average price down 1.7 percent to $211,050 and the median price down 4.1 percent to $163,000;Leases of single-family homes climbed 4.7 percent with the average rent up 3.9 percent to $1,877;Volume of townhome/condominium leases fell 4.2 percent with the average rent up 6.7 percent to $1,662.

If anyone has recommendations for a grey color for the wall and a trim that goes well that you use please tell me!

Do the smart upgrades and increase rent and you'll do fine … for King county! 

It can help you bring in more prospective tenants and increase cash flow.

I'm working on becoming a realtor but I'm not licensed yet so that increases my cost quite a bit.I have done a flip before but that was a sure money maker where I think this one isn't such a sure bet.

This house just had a 20% reduction and an increase in activity this weekend.