My question: Given that you can only finance 10 properties with a traditional mortgage, does this include refinanced properties?

Is there a way to have the seller give us first choice (preferably at same price) when he does sell? 

Banks won't lend on it like traditional investment properties and often times unless it is agricultural or recreational, there will be limited income generated by the property until you sell it or develop on it.

Deposits are refundable, fees are not.We charge a traditional deposit, then a monthly increase to the rent based on type of animal and size.

It is a choice, not a need. 

Investing in real estate is an excellent idea. However, like with any investment, it's imperative that you know what you're doing and considers various factors when choosing the most suitable property to invest in. Ma...

Thus, we offer them the option of a traditional security deposit or Rhino.For our higher price point homes, we only offer our residents the traditional security deposit. 

I don't think you understand the difference between a traditional policy design and a maximum over-funded policy design.

We switched to being treated as an S-Corp for tax purposes around 5 years ago (later than we should have) and it was a really good choice, self-employment tax was trouncing us before that.

Than doing a traditional mortgage on the new rental.