Or do institutions treat VTB differently than conventional mortgages when it comes to taking out equity? 

Spend a little money on tech if you are going to do it yourself and treat it like you are a pro.   

Treat it like a business, the more time you put in the more reward you get out.

I’d treat it like applying for a Section 8 voucher where a tenant needs to prove he has need.

After 1 year with Lowry, I’ve worked to find balance between being a good landlord, treating people well, and also establishing boundaries with tenants and enforcing lease terms. 

You are treating this woman honestly, fairly, in generously, just so she can turn around and slap you in the face.Learn to run the property like a business.

I truly treat our properties as though they were our own. 

A single-member LLC treated as a disregarded entity has implications for personal taxes, etc. etc. etc. 

I treat my tenants like customers and try to provide them exceptional customer service, as opposed to the type of landlord who thinks they have a fiefdom and treat their tenants like peasants.

I treat my tenants kindly, honestly, and fairly, but I maintain a business relationship.