Current plan is to rip out the carpet, it's trashed, and replace with LVP (one of the four colors, not sure which is best to choose... see attached image), replace the laminate counter with granite.

I agree that it is a lot of money up front, but if the norm for the area is first and last month's rent, remember that the tenants who are moving in won't have paid last month's rent to their current landlord (if they are from the same area). 

I have a 2.625% interest rate and the home is in a desirable, established neighborhood in the city and just a few minute walk to the University of Pacific. 

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An option is to add someone else to the loan.

I am a property owner myself and now the proud founder of RentWiseLA, a company dedicated to helping property owners navigate the complexities of the Section 8 program, especially when it comes to lease-ups and rent increases.Having spent years in the trenches, helping owners fill their vacant units with Section 8 families, I’ve always taken pride in educating property owners about the ins and outs of Section 8.

I’m curious if truss delivery is still taking a long time.I imagine the recent storms have set you back on your timeline, and wish you clear skies going forward.  

Save yourself the hassle and avoid these common pitfalls no matter how much you like the name or "professional" you believe the entities may appear.  

If the landlord had evidence that the property manager hadn't checked on the home for two months, then maybe they would have a case.

The property has been in the same family for 30+ years and has been well maintained.