Account ClosedThere is no guarantee you will get a higher rent, if there were it would be a judgment call but items like car ports and shed will contribute nothing to a higher rent.

What are my guarantees?

Have a couple different companies come out and give you their numbers on a system you buy from them privately but also a leased system with their guaranteed numbers (most give you the minimum amount of power they will generate for a lease, which are usually accurate.

It's no guarantee but it's a good place to start.

(i guarantee my attorney would say "until we have a legal requirement to appear, don't say a thing") 

You can probably assume the same on the inside but obviously always err on the side of thinking something will probably need replacing.When you have an unpredictable tenant, even if you saw inside and then made an offer, there is no guarantee it looks like that when you take possession.

It sort of guarantees your rent because if the tenant doesn't pay they're at risk of losing their assistance.

Small Balance Loan Advantages Small Balance Loans are designed specifically for smaller multifamily properties.Interest rates are set by Freddie Mac and are highly competitive.The debt is secured by the property, so personal guarantees are not required.You can typically borrow up to 80 percent of the property’s value.If you choose, you can make interest-only payments for part or all of the loan term.From CBRE:http://www.cbre.us/real-estate-services/real-estate-industries/multifamily/freddie-mac-small-balance-loan

According to their algorithm, I'm a bad candidate for a HELOC since my personal income wouldn't cover the debt obligations I'm currently guaranteeing.

No game plan = guarantee loss of money.