This method allows you to set terms that not only cover your existing mortgage payments but also provide additional cash flow each month.

If you're in a vacation area, there may be a company that provides some of these services on an as-needed basis, such as checking on a house after a storm, or scheduling repairs and being there for the repair person. 

Not sure what area of Iowa you're looking in, but a USDA Loan may be an option if you're looking to live in it.Good luck!

Lots of providers, RLI is a good one. 

For example, if the negotiated TI allowance is $20 per square foot, and the leased space is 1,000 square feet, the total TI allowance would be:TI Allowance = $20/sq ft \times 1,000 sq ft = $20,000Lease Term Consideration:Longer lease terms (such as 5 years or more) can sometimes result in a higher TI allowance because it provides the landlord with stability and longer-term rental income.Special Considerations:In some cases, TI allowances may be structured differently, such as a lump sum payment upfront or spread out over the lease term.

When you are putting less than 20% down you have to escrow your taxes and insurance into the loan & payment.

Hey Eddie,I am a loan officer in CO, licensed in Colorado, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Kansas, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Wyoming.

I'm buying all cash, no loan.

If he starts asking questions about why I don't want to renew his lease, do I need to provide any answers?

Hello = jumping in on this thread; I'm a longtime rehabber and housing provider in NE Ohio.