**The second month they demanded we fix $75,000 worth of “repairs”, treating our home like it is a HGTV makeover episode and showing no end to their demands.

Inspectors like to see that.All in all, you cannot expect a tenant to treat your property better than it was at move-in.Dirty walls, messy paint, jury-rigged things just invite people to not give a hoot!

If you are not sure about #2 it would be a good idea to have an operating agreement that spells out how you are supposed to treat taxes, legal matters, exiting the partnership, etc. 

Your contractors will be the lifeline of your business, so treat them well, that's the only way you will have any sanity! 

I never expect any food - with dietary restrictions and preferences it's hard to find something that's universal, though a couple of granola bars or some cookies are a nice treat and can come in handy for travelers with small children who arrive hangry.

Originally posted by @Kerry Baird:MACU - Mountain America Credit Union in Utah has treated me well. 85% LTV HELOC with 6 month promotional rate of 1.99%

You won't find this out unless your agent is asking before you offerWrite in additional terms that you waive your right asking for any repairs, and will only ask for lender specific demands (treat termites, etc.) but will make up for those with buyer to pay seller closing costs to equal that amountOffer to pay for all closing costs (excluding commissions unless you're really motivated to make the deal happen)If you're really daring, you can try these much more aggressive tactics; not for the faint of heart or inexperienced. 

@Robin Gravlin Different lenders treat the income from the subject property differently.

Tiered schedules treated differently for apartments vs single family homes2.

But i really only treated this like a business 2 years ago.