You have let the tenant train YOU:(Your chances of changing this tenant's behavior are so slim , they are NOT worth pursuing.You should have started eviction proceedings last month.DO SO NOW!!!

If you're going to be adding a significant amount of value through renovations then refinancing in 2 years may not be an issue.

I completely remodeled it and added square feet to the property to increase the value.

You do have to deal with some tire-kickers, but we’ve locked down solid tenants there too.Oodle.com – Not flashy, but it still pulls in rental traffic, especially in secondary markets.Nextdoor – Hyper-local and hit-or-miss, but worth a free post—especially if the home is in a nice neighborhood.Mid-Term / Furnished Rental ChannelsYou mentioned Furnished Finder already, which is huge for traveling nurses.

.- They’re demanding $10,200, and refusing to give a real breakdown.Now they’re adding extra charges ($2,400 tarp, $1,500 “breach of contract”) and threatening a lien?

Here’s what to know:5,000 new homes, 8M+ sq ft of office, 500k sq ft of retail, and 75 acres of civic/trail space are all in the works.Certified “One Planet Living” community—prioritizing sustainability, equity, and mixed-income housing.Infrastructure (transit + bridges) will connect directly to Belmont and western Gaston County, opening up huge spillover potential.First homes (Westrow & NOVEL apartments) expected to deliver by late 2025.Gastonia’s FUSE District: From Mill Town to Mixed-Use HubGastonia has made major moves with the creation of the FUSE District—a sports, entertainment, and redevelopment zone centered around:CaroMont Health Park, a 5,000-seat stadium hosting the Gastonia Ghost Peppers and concerts, soccer, and more.Franklin Yards, a $50M+ project adding 280+ Class-A apartments and retail to the mix.Historic mill conversions (Loray, Osage, Trenton) transforming into lofts and commercial space, creating an urban, walkable feel.The Social District allows visitors to walk between restaurants, breweries, and bars with drinks in hand—great for tourism and local nightlife.A few FUSE favorites:Durty Bull Brewery, Cavendish Brewing, The Rooster (live music), Double Barrel Saloon, and more.Nearby Towns to WatchMcAdenville – aka “Christmas Town USA” – draws 600K+ visitors each holiday season.

Just be careful with this approach, as it adds leverage and risk—especially if the second property doesn’t cash flow as expected.House hacking is another path worth revisiting.

I haven't tried anything in the way of google ads or SEO or anything like either. 

Condo is worth $115k, LTV of 75% gives me a loan amount of $86,250.

They’re spending money on Facebook or Google ads.