I barely noticed they were here and was ready to convert my office to a guest bedroom if we had two offers for room rental at $800 apiece.

Let's assume your goal is to have the highest cashflow every month, you will likely barely break even as the first 12 months of owning a property are usually the most expensive (hidden costs, cap ex, etc.). 

I have some very strong opinions about non opt in texting for starters....it's just barely legal and skirts the spirit of the law.

Finally sold on MLS in 2020 and barely didn't lose money if not counting m Lessons learned?

Finally sold on MLS in 2020 and barely didn't lose money if not counting my time.Lessons learned?

My friend can barely afford the place as it is since he is on social security and has to take medication which is very expensive.

Lawn work is almost nothing; there's barely a lawn.3.

@Wesam S.Unfortunately most tenants can barely wipe their own hind ends .

Given the market uncertainty, though, I would be wary of increasing my monthly mortgage too much (which can happen with a cash out re-fi because you're essentially borrowing more) since it sounds like your renters are just barely covering the existing mortgage.

Then I can sell the property as bare land.