Even in conservative Wyoming we pay 4%.Any time the government sees the opportunity to take money and increase their power, they will take it.

Some people have made a lot of money betting on the reverse though. 

Jem - I'd be happy to chat anytime about investment properties in NE. 

reach out anytime, and good luck!

Your best bet may be a rate term refi

And, quite frankly, cities with no regulations today often create regulations in the future.It is a much safer bet to find a locale that has definitively legalized short term rentals.

Now you can flex your muscles at your hubby and I bet your tenant is a bit embarrassed.  

If a buyer backs out at anytime the most they loose is their earnest deposit.* Contract re-assignment is not allowed.* As for closing cost, we are local builder and have a list of local loan officers,  if you work with them on the deal my builder will pay all our closing cost and pre-paids. 

Hope that helps, and reach out anytime!

I think your best bet is motion sensitive cameras and lights - and if you have a house across the street put them there too so you can get two angles.