It encourages this behavior, increases the odds they will repeat the behavior, increases the odds that another LL will get to experience thus from this tenant, and in the long term increases the chance it will happen to you again. 

They are profitable, modestly so, and the real opportunity here is long term. 

To refinance the mortgage loan now will go up to 8% as the NV law dictates to split equity any suggestions to protect my boys’ future. 

What platforms do you folks recommend for listing a Single Family home in CA for long term rental? 

I'm moving out of my house hack soon and planning to rent half the units out long term and rent the other half out mid term.

In this case he wasn't willing to do what was needed to get and retain a ranking for the long-term. 

Also, the additional income being on the books will allow you to more easily qualify for a loan down the line as well as you will have more documented income.

It looks at first glance like your annual and monthly payment are way off on this calculator for a 5.9% interest loan on 630k your monthly payment would be something more like 3.7k not 1k per month.

Revenue wise, I would look out on Loopnet for Athens and look at similar properties for lease rates and NNN terms or not. 

Short-term rentals (STRs) can be lucrative, though there are headwinds ahead in Houston.