My plan for grading the lawn includes basically raising the low spots, not hiring a landscaper to do a legitimate grading procedure.

Have you checked the local regulations to make sure it is allowed?

Revealing a rent roll and other docs are standard procedure for MF property.

Hi Forest, I'm a hard money lender and because of regulation in California and Florida, we don't do private loans on anything owner-occupied.

Specifically what you are looking for will probably be in a table of some sort that will be titled "allowable uses" and/or "separately regulated uses".

I reviewed the NJ eviction regulations and it basically states that I can file an eviction immediately without notice for non-payment of rent. 

Hello,I am currently working with a local mortgage company (I have been working with my current house's purchase and refinancing.) for 30 year cash out refinancing options -BRRRR procedure.

(This "short term rental" strategy is a little more hands-on, and volatile compared to renting your home for 12 month+ , but it can possibly produce more income compared to 12 month lease rates, especially in cities like Austin and in areas like Downtown).I know there are certain regulations for short term rentals passed in recent years in Austin so I would research that as well before going that route. 

You also have to meet a self-sufficiency test, which are strict regulations regarding what the property looks like and how you will pay for the property if not all units are occupied.

Spending the occasional $50-100 on a handyman is going to be peanuts compared to investing in the best possible market vs. settling for an adequate one just because it's closer to you.Re: condos - beware the HOAs, both the regulations and the fees!