Quick google search came up with a few things.

A LLC seems like the logical venue to achieve an offset to this year's taxes via MACRS along with adding to the basis with this year's improvements to the home, property taxes, etc. and luckily we already have one in good standing.  

I added two more words and it seems happier now.

The new tenants chose to keep those appliances in place and I added an addendum in their lease that stated they were responsible for any costs associated with maintaining those appliances -- I continued to be responsible for the stove and refrigerator.  

The Comp Sale method and REI in general have enough variables in them already for the average investor; adding in the wrinkle of buying above market value is not something I'd do in general.

Google reviews and yelp would probably be a good place to start. any other thoughts.   

Did you try keying the phrase into google?

The route of adding a second will probably be the cheapest.2) Ask your current lender to refi the whole portfolio.

GP's are always adding to the list but the bulk of capital should be there from investors if they have done a good job in the past.

We are adding about 300 new families a day to the Dallas Fort Worth area.