More energy.  

if you did inspections of the property during your purchase due diligence, you will probably have a list of deferred maintenance items...you could offer to fix some things or do some improvements, providing that they pencil out for you.

If you make improvements, they probably won't appreciate them or keep them up.

Upon improvement, refinance into conventional (assuming you have the equity).

I've been doing this for 3 years, but am always trying to improve and could use your advice to navigate these potentially tricky waters.Thanks!

This has my business producing at 100% efficiency asap.

I love the improvements VRBO has made in the past year. 

I'm about to have the lead certificate renewed and the rental certification completed after having done a number of improvements to the property and my question is this: is it possible for me to raise the rent (I'd be looking to raise it to something around $450)?

It seems like there is a lot of flipping going on in Riviera Beach, and some signs of improvement, but I think it depends on the street.I appreciate your opinion on CBS.

I do agree on the short term aspect and that is what I am looking to do...trying to get that equity working more efficiently for me.