That is a very general question and each area has its own market conditions so what works well in one area may not in another.

I do not know if your area has any rules against this for SFR but what we have done in the past from a marketing POV is to only bill 75% of the cost so that the tenant feels that they are getting a better deal than individual meters.

Sat on market for 4 months before they dropped to $125k.

Historically real estate and markets are nearly identical over a long period of time. 

Do you have an out if the market downturns and you can't refi as expected or for as much? 

So as a listing agent/broker I will need to be more optimized for this marketing and processing of inquiries. 

Analyze Texas and Oklahoma markets for rental demand and ROI.

Tenant protection issues - We’re in CA and introduction of limits on rent increases so want to be sure that we have the lease structured so the tenant reverts to a market rate rent at the end of the 3 year period or moves out if unwilling to pay that rate.I’m struggling with the 3 year lease being long, I don’t think I could enter an indefinite (til death) lease.Another thought what if one spouse dies and the survivor remarries a younger person?

If you owe the bank a lot of money and can't pay the bank has a problem.4.You can't time the market.5.Properties always appreciate.6.Syndications are the way to go if you are a tired landlord.7.Financial independence in 3 years by age 25.8.It cash flows x dollars per month.9.

Happy to send you some resources on S8, the Detroit market, etc.