If you have section 8 or 42 tenants you will need to check with the local housing authority to see how to handle them, or face the consequences of kicking one out.

If you insist in doing the short sale, all you need to get started is a signed authorization form to talk to the lender.

Compare that with say, investing in a stabilized hotel deal, at an 8.0% cap rate.

I realize the cost factors on the rental but I am looking at a deal and worry about how to compare the value of the property with or without the pool. 

Investment quality compared to Worcester, MA, Lowell, Ma, and other parts of RI?

It might not be as fast as others or as efficient as others but I don't compare myself to the success of others and I don't care what others think of my strategy.

I didn’t have a ton of inventory when the market turned out here either, which helped some compared to other investors flipping homes, but if looking to flip and worried about market drops, this is a strategy that works out here.

Pay is comparable and living in KC will allow me to build a solid portfolio over the next 4-8 years, allowing me to effectively buy enough cash flow.It's been my only major step toward cutting my expenses, but what market you live in is HUGE, especially when you're talking living in a extremely pricey one.Meal preping my lunches and dinners for the week has helped save a lot of money.Like @Jay Hinrichs i too am a mileage junkie.

The pro forma statements are based on the income and expenses of comparable homes currently being short term rented.4) HOA fees do vary from $500+ per month to zero. 

Look at what your competition is doing and price comparably.