It seems like they have our arms twisted behind our backs in negotiations.

If I can't do this the house loses money big time like 800-1200 a month.

.- Target Guest Persona: Developed based on guest traffic and behaviors, two most common guest types that travel to this market and what their likes and dislikes are.- Guest Feedback Analysis: Derived from guest reviews to pinpoint strengths and areas for improvement.- Amenities Overview: Shares % of most sought after amenities in each market- Design Trends: Trends observed in top-performing properties.- Top Property Links: Direct links to benchmark against leading properties in each marketLooking forward to your thoughts and suggestions! 

I've had to get rid 3 people for non-payment this year but in my area rooming houses are run like a hotel so we can just tell them to leave and/or call the police if they don't want to go nicely.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookLocate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

I thought I'd squirrel some money away in case of a big ticket item like water heater, roof, etc. 

So my brief side note is only added because Sean's post could be misinterpreted.It's not like the Senate had a problem with bonus depreciation.

It sounds like you're on the right track with your education, and I'd be happy to help.Market research is crucial, especially when it comes to multifamily properties.

Keep an eye on these growth trends, and you’re likely to see some great returns.

Is this typical to have 1 year leases and be treated more like a residential rental?