They're better off if the apartment doesn't sell, actually, as they have to change billing records, etc... just more work for them, with no benefit -other than absurd "application" and "processing" fees (often totaling more than $1,000) that the clerks pushing (or sitting on) the papers rarely see.I've bought and sold in many other places, but trust us when we say, it's really different here.  

So far it has lived up to it's reputation as a nice place to put down roots.  

For 2017 if you can push your earned income below about $76k for a married couple you will be at that 0% rate. 

If your 2/1 is a bit better in terms of upgrades or has a better parking situation then you might be able to push it a little bit.

Also, try to find the root cause of the mold/moisture problem.

The only thing I can think of in changing my strategy is not to push the rents up in the end of a lease.

I dont know why I am having to push so hard for either of these things.What I did today was go ahead and send both tenants letters with instructions on paying rent on the 1st via certified mail.   

I decided that this was the place I needed to grow roots.  

This is what I have done to the property and what's next.Bought at; 77,500$ (4bed/2baths) Rehab budget: 10k (but since there were major unseen problems pushed it to 13k)Closing cost; 780$Lenders fee: 7% of 100k he let me borrow so 7k Buyers agent fee: 3,500$ (3%)ARV; 125k (I will try to sell at 130k since it did not get flooded by Hurricane Harvey )Holding = 3,000$ ( 6 months holding) Profit= 17k-25k This is the work the house needs and some that I had done and what it cost me.Foundation lift (28 wholes)   = 4,050$ (done)Plumbing (while the lift pipes broke)  = 1,200$ (done)Driveway                  =2,000$Kitchen                    = 1,200$  (halfway)Roof rot repair         = 500$ (done)(did not replace the whole roof since it’s in fair condition)Laminate Flooring   = 400$     (done)Restrooms               = 800$curb appeal             = 500$Paint                         = 200$    (have it)hardy planks            = 100$framing/sheerock   = 300$      (done)bass bord                 = 250$    (have it)fans                           = 100$   (done)doors                         = 450$  (done)Helper =                     = 180$  (halway)total                          =  12,230$ left                              =770$Most of the work I’m doing my self with others except foundation, plumbing, kitchen.

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