I am not experienced like many of the members here but just from what I have researched it sounds as if a better option would be to spend your time looking for funding using alternative or non-traditional options.  

I think it's more helpful to be able to articulate your high-level choice first, and only then worry about the specific implementation decisions of that plan.

Alternatively, I also have a retired friend who’s looking for a stable return of 5% on his retirement funds.

It's definitely a great choice for making this site your first community!

Have already set up some keywords, but "powell" would be a better choice, more precise anyway.

And, as you'll find out, by sticking that 100% hard money loan on a property, it establishes your lending floor and makes it much much easier to do your refi's since they'll be rate/term refi's.The alternative is putting down 20 to 25% and paying rehab out of pocket and then trying to find a bank that will do a cash out refi.  

Not my first choice.

I have heard quite a few "choice" words shared over it.

I am told the housekeeping will just replace with the alternate sheets and towels and bring back the other next time.

I usually give them 3 choices (although I have never inherited a tenantFor example1) $100 increase for 12 months2) $50 increase 24 months'3) $300 increase for month to monthAlong with a reminder that if they don't renew their lease they need to give notice.