You will incur the expense of building anyways.

If you are going to increase rent I find it best to do so where the new rent is still "under market" and it would still be more expensive for them to leave and move than to pay the increase and they still feel that they are getting a bargin.  

It's a smart way to reduce or even eliminate your own living expenses while gaining investment experience.

I declined and suggested they move forward with the bid they felt most comfortable with at their own expense but they then seemed to threaten legal action in a veiled manner citing their understanding of Minnesota state law which they feel puts the duty for pest removal on the landlord.

But I'm wondering whether it is wise to put more money down for lower interest rates or take a hit on interest rates and keep money in pocket?

In listening to others speak about MTRs, it seems like the monthly revenue from Furnished Finder is on the lower end.

For planning, i've found the following to be decent planning factors:  10% property management fees, 10% potential repair and maintenance expenses, plus any excise taxes your area imposes and condo/association fees. 

That makes your insurability more difficult and expensive. 

but they weren’t a result of (1) A great “landing “ page (2) a genius (expensive) marketing plan, or a memorized “script” that wowed sellers, although those things as well as some others would properly enhance deal flow.  

However, then would that interest be deductible as an expense of the LLC?