I try to use as much technology as possible to get 360 videos loaded to you tube for the property in question and consistent income reports.  

ET Homeowners soon will be able to count income they earn from Airbnb Inc. rentals on applications for refinance loans.A new program -- expected to be announced on Thursday by Airbnb, mortgage giant Fannie Mae and three big lenders -- will allow anyone who has rented out property on Airbnb for a year or longer to count some or all of that money as income.Refinancing can be a way for a homeowner to tap home equity for renovations, college tuition or other big expenses, or to reduce their monthly payments.Lenders have been tougher on income from side businesses and part-time work since the mid-2000s, when poorly documented income claims on mortgage applications helped fuel the housing bubble.Airbnb, which launched in 2008, argues that its service includes reliable technology to track income, and that it is helping middle-class Americans stay in their homes by giving them a way to generate additional cash."

Single father of two, working a stable job in education technology, and running & 'kind of' managing a small business consulting company on the side.

Are they older tenants who hate technology?

I’ve been using YouTube as my mentor learning as much as possible looking for new innovative ways to get started.

What are your experiences with this technology?

I didn't know much about Baltimore but I went to the showing and half a block from the house Coppin State University bought 6 city blocks and were breaking ground on the new science and technology center. 

So, I'd compare the 10-25% down payment to other projects in your own business - what would those returns be like. e.g. investing in business development, training, new technology, etc.

As technology develops, you will need the additional amperage sooner or later so may as well head off the costs.

I was just at a REIA meeting at the Holiday Inn over on Harrison this week.