The property value has increased quite a bit since then and i would like to increase it, but i wasn't sure it they would entertain it being that its an investment now and not my primary home.  

I've been keeping my eye on San Antonio a bit as it seems it's going through a correction and potential for cash flow may be increasing.

The importance of lowering expenses and increasing efficiency to maximize property income.

Our battery went out and our son had to crawl through a basement window but I doubt too many people could have done that, he was impressed by our increased security but didn't want to drive 2 hours back home so he found a way.  

As everyone is getting for the holidays to ramp up and the new year to turn, I want to give some insight into a simple thing that me and my team have been doing to increase our ROI by about 10-15% each month.  

Quote from @David Krulac: Why are your rents increasing so much right now?

Do you increase the rent by strictly calculating the increases in your insurance, taxes and etc ?

That is a big fat NO!

We would now like to increase our access to cash via a HELOC that incorporates the new ADU in the appraisal. 

Quote from @Deborah Wodell: I've noticed an increasing trend among investors looking for 100% financing or securing 90% financing and then seeking gap funding for down payments and closing costs.