We're keeping LTV low, taking more term on our debt than we anticipate needing, and have a plan that focuses on bringing the old leases more in line with the current average rates.We also run Downside scenarios to see what the numbers look like if we're wrong about room to increase or (worse) the market changes and results in vacancy going up and rates going down.Those are not pretty of course, but a large part of winning is being able to stay in the game.

The lender might narrow down the language more under what conditions you could transfer  or change title.

it would be the same exact thing with a HELOC in that once you paid it off hopefully you have some money left over which you could consider is pre paying interest on your next HELOC. but nothing changes the fundamentals of the fact that if you're borrowing money the rate you pay for that money including fees is your cost   for that money

How do I change her mind???

They kept telling their repairman to make small changes.

So, most are looking for a renovated home.Yes, not everyone will like the choices made in the rehab, but they technically don't have to make any changes.

The seller wants to close fast, within two weeks, but would like 30 days after closing to move everything out.So we would close at the end of October, but full possession would be given, say, December 1st.Can I simply rewrite the Possession clause in my Purchase Agreement to say "Possession of the property and occupancy (tenants excepted), with all keys and garage door openers, will be delivered to the Buyer 30 days after title transfers. 

In general I see there is little movement things have certainly slowed down and I believe it could be attributed to the timing along with changes in the interest rates.

The early results are close, so this may change. 

And when prices were lower, was there not a large uncertainty as to how big Nashville would get and how fast it would grow?