Applicant pool has been smaller than usual but I expected that as we just did some upgrades/refreshes  to the home and raised the rent $350 a month, add in Covid and well here we are.  

It's time to see that third unit, you can't decide without seeing it.As a carpenter you should be able to raise the height of the windows, put up railing, make them unable to open... something so a kid can't fall out.How about a spiral stair case? 

I can't remember from when I was in FL re: rent and who normally paid, but in my opinion it raises the financial caliber of your potential tenants.

Who/Where/How have you raised money from partners & investors?

She had hired an attorney to draw up the contract and he informed me at closing that the lady had changed her mind and needed to raise the interest by a point and half.

($230 payment and $50 cashflow) and then you raised rents 400% in 7 years?

Open floor plan with raised ceilings, new kitchen, bathrooms, and master bed.

If they can’t provide a legit local mental health professional recommendation, or you can prove the animal is causing you a financial hardship, then you can certainly raise rent, fine them if your lease allows, require them to get rid of the animal, or evict if you want.

With that said, I was able to raise money to take down my first mobile home park deal, then the second, the third.

You'll be much happier in a claim scenario.IMO, if you're looking to lower insurance costs, raise your deductible.