It seems the rumors of rentals being in high demand are true... 

Due to that increase, I'm potentially looking into refinancing at the beginning of the year to get a true investment property, and hoping for a duplex or triplex to go along with my home residence. 

If that's true, then the off loading of these properties is where the good money will be.

Don't listen to the "story" because you don't know if it is true and it is immaterial anyways.

However, if it is true, and you've allowed pets and the bait stations are toxic to other animals, then you probably have some responsibility to either change bait stations until you've cleared your unit of pets or do away with them altogether.

Is this true?

Opportunities ends when you don't even try to make it work.I do commend you on your passion on wholesaling but I still believe transparency is key for all parties to be happy about the deal.

If it's a commercial rehab loan, it's usually an easier process with a lot less oversight.If it's a true 203k loan, I'd probably try to go conventional and get a separate unsecured loan or HELOC for the rehab portion.  

True, the 20% down removes the PMI and has better rates, but 15% can be done.

It is true that other cities with rent control haven't imploded, so maybe things will work their way out, but those were also some of the most desirable living locations in the country and would be attractive no matter what..