I usually ask to see if they can send some over, especially any damages. 

While growing up I helped my dad with the usual landlord jobs when it came to painting, plumbing, hanging shelving, or the worst one cleaning after an eviction.

They are usually a bit smaller, I believe.

Usually, sellers looking at foreclosure will attempt to sell thier home on MLS before foreclosure.

They are expensive, but a good resource and can usually close quickly (which can be a necessity with many deals).  

What are your thoughts on the pros/cons of making another principle payment with the extra cash from your roommates rather than using it to pay for the operating expenses and capital and living for free that way?

Not always, but usually the cat pee termite hoarder house that can't be listed or bank-financed.  

Roommate termination agreement.It's your choice but usually deposit stays on apartment.

And you need at least 20% equity as conventional loans are usually 80% LTV.The benefits are getting a lower interest rate, at least with the rates we have right not, and getting rid of Private Mortgage Insurance, PMI, which is about $220 a month for me.

I usually don't do 30 day notices - even if they have been in the unit for less than a year and it is under 10 percent- because I want to give them a chance to weigh the cost of moving against the rent increase.