Are you up to date on all of your licensing and permitting to legally rent this duplex?  

Staying up-to-date on these laws is crucial to avoid costly legal issues and fines.

To date my annualized return has been north of 30%, so you can do quite well.  

You sell them the option to purchase by a certain date or in a window of dates for a certain price.

Nowadays, the internet has made it easier to network, reach a larger audience, underwrite deals, research a market, and have access to education. 

Rent rolls show rents are up to date. 1 unit had lapse in payment for one month.

Quote from @Erik Estrada: Quote from @Emma Johnson: Been working on getting a second mortgage on our home for the past 30 days with no closing date in site.

There should then be a ledger entry dated today for "Additional 2023 fee" for $400.

Then, two weeks ago, I received another letter regarding the same violations, this time with an official notice and a court hearing date in Lorain.

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