HOA fee: included in the rent (ie rent level should reflect the HOA payment)Lawn care: depends.

Cash out refinance is usually recommended if you are lowering the interest rate.

I have a great commercial rate for my oil and propane which I can pass along to the tenants as they take over their new meters.

I notice a few comments from out of state lenders/brokers that are referencing what seems like the property taxes and/or transfer taxes, not mortgage recording tax.In NYC transactions, property taxes are pro-rated and sellers + buyers pay for the portion they're responsible for (depending on the calendar schedule of the county + closing date). 

Consider both median home prices and rental rates to align with your investment strategy.

I am curious to hear if anyone has experience with a "better" RMS that has better data and can more accurately map rates. 

If your goal is cash flow to retire early, would you buy an 11% Cap rate deal with current interest rates?

It will work out better for him in the end because rent rates are increasing faster than social security income.

Remember to factor in what you will need to pay in taxes (ie capital gains) and fees. 

Hi Ally, at what rate you're going to borrow money against your house equity.