Property info: #1 main residence, current value $1m, outstanding mortgage $400k#2 current value $600kSo, ideally I'd like to have one mortgage for $1m, to cover both properties - as that would mean only one mortgage, only one enquiry = increased probability for approval. 

Now, this is where you can really maximize your results - creative mailers, that actually stand out from your competition's mailers have provided me with a 26.7% increased response rate from using a standard yellow mailer type.Finally, the deals are in the consistency and follow up.  

This has more than doubled the size of their planning department, and drastically increases the population.

The first step to discovering the knowledge you seek is to ASK!

In Florida for example Parks with > 50% Tenant Owned Homes can veto an increase deemed unfair to them (e.g. it was raised to much too fast).  

If this is a SFH with in law, the tenant has the right to move back into the unit at the prior rent except for any normal increases after capital improvements and rehabilitation of the units have been completed. 

At such prices, you see an increasing number of tenant who struggle through life, even if they pay the rent, they may have too many problems to take good care of the property they live in.The term of trashflow property is the colloquiallism for such houses sold below $70k with yields above 14%.

Seeking a referral for a good property manager in the Milwaukee market for out of state investor.I have family in the area however I am on the west coast.The property I am looking at acquiring (duplex) has tenants in place, and I am just looking for good property management, eyes on the property etc.Thank you very much!  

I know it isn't a significant amount by many standards, but it will allow you to increase your portfolio and leverage what you have to build equity. 

For what it's worth, my home appraisal increased $10,000 as a result of a $6,500 plumbing "upgrade".For anyone who has ever had a well/septic setup, they'll be quick to point out just how much of a PITA they are to maintain and keep operational at "optimal levels".