I'll be speaking at the planning commission in July and would love any additional ideas to bolster our argument. 

I have no idea what your contract says and I have no idea what local customs and laws are.

It would be a mistake to think that you are going to be able to rent your unit for a much higher rent by getting a different kind of customer. 

This meticulous documentation not only encapsulates the financial narrative but also orchestrates a compelling argument for lenders, illustrating a consistent and robust fiscal history.In this paradigm, I find myself at the crossroads of advancing my real estate journey, cognizant of the pivotal role that meticulous financial documentation plays.

I took out a wall separating the kitchen from the living space to open up the floor plan and put a concrete counter on some new custom cabinets.

So you need to either buy properties significantly under market value or at market value with great cash flow.Without getting into the argument about capex numbers, your opportunity here is in the 1% region.

Find one that does not have a high-priced long-term monthly contract, flexible pricing, and excellent customer service.

That's one of hte arguments for putting a few properties under one LLC, or similarly just holding under your personal name. 

It's frustrating to tag all those people and not have it work :( (and I'm a paying customer now!

But open to whatever format/content/etc you're picturing it taking..2 ideas on the forefront of my mind:- Organizing a volunteer network of people in the real estate industry and explore what we can accomplish- Creating a more customized rental comp service @Adam Hofmann , @Kyle Zaylor , hope to see you there also!