Yes, having tenants pay ACH via a Tenant Portal software is best, but not all will cooperate and some will play games that result in NSF charges.We allow tenants to deposit cash/check/money order directly at our bank into our account.Many Class C & D tenants have challenges adapting to unfamiliar ways to pay and is often not worth the hassle (and possible evictions) to get them to change:(

If it's a strong return, then it may be worth paying off and keeping.3.

If it was owned by someone famous, and its provenance can be demonstrated, then yes, it is worth more.  

In my experience, the average Section 8 resident behaves differently than the average market rate resident, and the government-backed rent is not worth the added hassle.  

Hey @Matt Smith 👋🏽I agree that it's not worth renovating the basement - too costly.

At the very least, it might be worth exploring partnerships that align with your goals.

If it's worth it to you now, I'd find a real estate lawyer and ask if they have a simple lease agreement they made.

@Troy Smith might be worth having a local agent take a look at your comps with a CMA and then weigh out whether your 'spring market' will bring better sales comps, or if the sales from the past 6 months will get you the value that you are looking for.Here's a quick go-by for seasoning requirements for much of the investment property lending world.

If we are losing money every year, but do plan on holding on to it long term, with our goal being appreciation of the market and someone else paying a good chunk of our mortgage, is this worth doing on any level? 

It is worth paying more upfront if it takes less time on site to put together.