This means you will be pocketing $100 each month after all expenses, debt service, Capex savings etc. 

My husband is a 100% service-related disabled Army veteran and we are looking to purchase our first home in the Dallas Fort Worth area within the next 3-6 months. 

Not wanting to take the tenant calls and then find a contractor to fix the issue.Also, for self managed landlords - would you ever use a service that ONLY managed the maintenance calls for you?

The dog is trained to detect bed bugs and is able to locate their exactly location.

Army active duty service.

Allowances can be made for seasonal employment, typical for the building trades and agriculture, if documented by the lender.When analyzing the probability of continued employment, the lender must examine the borrower’s past employment record qualifications for the position previous training and education, and the employer’s confirmation of continued employment. 

Here's a list put out by a servicer, Madison Management, that shows a breakdown.

Depending on the relationship you have with your tenants, you may get threats, etc. but they don't have any standing against you.Aside from renovating the kitchen:I would definitely have the HVAC checked and serviced by a reputable company in your area.

there are not any lenders that will provide a HELOC on this scenario ….try  contact the present lender / servicer  for options on the current loan …….you might also contact you bank to see if they can provide an unsecured consumer type loan that  is better than what you are paying now

Here's something that may work for you: Some MLS systems allow brokers to enter what is referred to as  limited service listings (google "flat fee MLS listing" and you won't have any trouble finding one).