Quote from @Zach Steinberg: I think it's a mistake to live there without charging yourself market rent.

Plus some of these are on ground leases, which can create financing issues down the line.I have nothing against manufactured homes, but I think it would be beneficial if there was a comparison for short term and long term historical performance on both rents and value.

The only thing I’m hesitant with is their monthly income being 2.7x the monthly rent (plus 5-10% annual bonus which brings it closer) been following the 3x the monthly income qualification.

I’ve never charged any pet fees, extra security deposits, or pet rents.

I am currently looking at buying a new construction home as a long term rental property. sales price $214000. first my lender told me I can do 0 down. and I am really excited about this deal. but later he told me that am not qualified for 0 down because of my income. the other option is that I can do fha with 3.5% down, 6.125% interest rate. cash to close is $14000. my monthly payment is around $1575-$1590.it can at least rent for $1700 as a long term rental property.

House hacking sounds intriguing, but for now, I'm staying rent-free and saving every penny for that perfect property that'll set me on my way.

What did you pay, what is market rate rent, how much equity do you have, and what interest rate/loan type do you have?

Dealing with a tenant who isn't paying rent can be stressful, but it's a challenge many landlords face. 

Rents vary $600-800/mos. per room.

In Washington County, Maryland, if my Lease Contract says all charges owed are considered rent, if my tenant paid their base rent but not maintenance fees and water bills owed, can i file against the tenant for failure to pay rent?