Originally posted by @Dave Foster: @Michael Plaks@Paul Sweetman, I guess it depends on how much tax you're trying to save. 

., the court found that in determining unconscionability, the trial judge may consider: 1) the amount of the proposed rent increase; 2) the landlord’s expenses and profitability; 3) how the existing and proposed rent compare to rents charged at similar rental properties in the geographic area; 4) the relative bargaining position of the parties; and 5) based on the judge’s general knowledge, whether the rent increase would shock the conscience of a reasonable person.

Originally posted by @Tania White:@Chris Grizzaffi what was the solution?

We also used a bonded primer and outdoor flooring paint to paint the existing tiles in our bathroom to a dark grey from 70's pink tile.

Originally posted by @David Vitt:Lacy: Thanks!

Originally posted by @Christine Kankowski:I've done it and it can be a win-win for both parties.Make sure whoever is buying it is serious and ask why they need an option vs buying now.

I'd also throw out that our STR's earn between 2-3 times what a long term lease would bring in; so playing devil's advocate to your original post—getting your systems in place to manage it as a STR now could actually move you closer to your goal of getting away from full-time W2 income.

Originally posted by @Tim White:@Jonathan SpaethI am an investor here in Huntsville. 

Originally posted by @Roland Paicely:My main deal breaker is a wholesaler that continually brings me deals that are not close to a deal in regards to the price.  

Before moving forward, I would ask for a copy of the original Phase 1 and see what the issue is.