This property had an alarm system that was supposed to warn of carbon monoxide and smoke . neither indicated a warning when the system was checked.

Jeff: not sure if the dryer was electric I don't think it was gas.It appears the alarm system did not go off to warn of fire only when fire dept broke open the doors.

Folks - Promotional posts will be removed without warning.

THe mortgage crisis was a warning bell and many went under because they just focused on Reward.

As mentors, we all like to warn the newer folks of the "Seminar Trap".

If he fails to pay on that day, I will be placing a 7 day non-compliance warning for termination of lease on the front door and document this through pictures.

I think Jason's comment from his recent experience is a good warning, don't try it as your first go round and if an experienced investor, expect learning curves and problems.

While a closing agent is not required to tell you everything they know, they do need to answer questions that concern you, so just ask...In this case however, the seller was your mentor, so you had knowledge of how the guy operated, at least the types of transactions he used and seems to me that in itself should have been fair warning in dealing with him in the first place.

Any warnings [or positive reviews] about Brookview?

20 years ago Ross Perot was shouting many of the same warnings during his presidential campaign.