:Might as well go for it most tenants in c class areas are nuts anyway so the extra rent money is icing on the cake  LOL!

One tenant however, did refer to having their rent pro-rated by the number of days that the situation would last.There is a clause in both their leases that they are responsible to carry renters insurance to protect their personal belongings against fire, theft, flood, loss of use etc. 

Rategain is a new one for me and I wonder why you chose them over other PMS that are well known?

I wanted to refresh the paint on the front doors and shutters as well.

I’m a mortgage broker and can help you out on the end as well.

If you don't need them you would be just as well getting the higher annual deductions than the one time claim, as either way you are going to be recapturing the depreciation if you sell.

Lender confirmed that I can purchase a multi unit, we'd just have to make a case for it being my primary residence such as closer to the job or a nicer area.I live in a nice area; however, the city is not as well known as others so I may be able to make a case.  

I have also referred him to my friends and he did a great job with their concrete as well.

Start working right away and you could have a well-paying job, be debt free, and own a couple investments within four years. 

And very few properties that come up for rent, which keeps rent going up as well Lessons learned?