I agreed to let her rent it at $200 less than the market rate for a couple months during a very slow rental season for her sake.

Hi,I'm about to close on a property in Seattle area. The property is 3B1B and I plan to add an extra bathroom it 3B2B. However the layout is not very straightforward (like below). I should add that there's stairs to t...

This means they are generally working in the best interests of the seller, not the buyer.

Love that mindset—your mentor’s got it right.Wishing you all the best.

It will depend on the amount of security you are offering, the attractiveness of the interest rate, and your ability to raise cash, among other things.

Often the best ones are the smaller community banks in your area, not the large coporate banks however they'll have options as well but its normally relationship based where you'll come in to the bank to meet them and they'll be looking over your financials, credit, investment experience, etc. however once you're in with one of them, it becomes much much easier to borrow with them in the future...

Mint was the best for tracking expenses, and now Monarch is good.

Perhaps, it is best that we terminate the lease because I can’t continue accepting late payments until the lease is up.  

What’s best way to capture that equity and stay in our current spot?

Having clear, mutually agreeable terms can prevent misunderstandings and keep your options open.It’s always best to consult a real estate attorney to ensure the contract aligns with your interests, particularly if you foresee independent deals.