We have been looking to purchase a rental property, but we don't want to create a worse situation for ourselves by adding a mortgage payment to our monthly expenditures, since his parents would not be able to afford paying us rent.

Unless you’re extremely disciplined and financially prepared, I’d stick with your current withholding strategy.

If the tenant is living in inhabitable conditions, do you believe this will stop them from withholding rent? 

Do you think withholding listing from the MLS can ever truly benefit the seller, or does it always work against the consumer trust and market transparency?

During the resolution of any dispute, Tenant must pay the undisputed portion of the utility charges in a timely manner.No Withholding of Rent: Tenant shall not withhold rent or deduct utility charges from rent payments under any circumstances, regardless of disputes related to utility billing.⚖️ Legal ConsiderationsDisclaimer: The lease language provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

Even with a $150k salary you may only have $20k in federal withholding.

This home was a long term rental that my parents owned and leased out since they lived in it in the mid 90s.After starting my first job out of college at Twin City Properties and having stupid luck being surrounded by the most successful and generous investors in my region - I convinced my parents to let me arbitrage this home on airbnb.Furnishing (MTR): $6,000Rent: $1000Operating Expenses: $526Revenue: $2,250Cashflow: $724Cash on Cash Return: 144%The cashflow from operating this arbitrage for a year was used to purchase and renovate my first investment property!

I recently joined BiggerPockets because I want to learn how to build financial freedom—first for my parents, and then for myself. 

In their end days, many people often express a desire for more time with loved ones – ADUs directly facilitate this, fostering connection while maintaining independence.Built-in Family Support: Beyond aging parents, ADUs offer incredible flexibility for younger families too, often serving as a fantastic built-in childcare system, which is an invaluable benefit for busy parents.Strategic Wealth Transfer: Your point on financial considerations is so powerful.

Airbnb Can Now Delay or Withhold ThemThe updated terms give Airbnb wide discretion to delay or adjust your payouts if they detect risk factors—like a new account, irregular booking behavior, or pending documentation.They’re not required to give a timeline.