I didn't even think MTM was favorable for the landlord before I moved from Canada because it would (in my mind) create havoc in terms of predicting your future cash flows. 

Timberland Bank is investor-friendly and they are a portfolio lender, so it might be worth establishing a relationship with them for future investing needs.

ALL of it goes into my "future to do" list :)DC

Capex is the money you put aside each month for future big purchases such as a roof or new appliances.

we all don't have crystal balls into the future.. but I think the only risk in this is sub prime is sub prime and that always carries risk.. 

Any chance after hosting at a non-smoking joint in the future? 

Does it make sense to sub-meter the property and divide utilities, because I do not want to have all utilities in my name, now and in the future when both units are occupied by tenants?

This could devolve into a discussion about valuing parks on current performance or future potential, but anyway you look at it the park is overvalued for the amount of work needed.Other side of the coin, this park could be worth a lot.

(But either way, that won't affect the actual future outcome!)

. - or - You can keep the goose and have eggs for a very long time... and choose to cook the goose at any time in the future if that becomes beneficial.