I was reading up about it, and saw that the cons of oil heating include needing to top up the oil supply, lower efficiency (than gas and electric), and potential leaking of tanks leading to environmental issues.Is anyone familiar with oil heated homes?

We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.

I own several in Alabama, including one in Bham.

The deal sounded good at the beginning but thought it included his fee and it didn't so he's tacking on his 20% on every bill. 

In total, including money lost from rent, legal fees, and repairs, the situation cost almost $30k.

You can include moving and storage costs in the charges.

As a super-host going back over 14 years, I know how important it is to have a great experience.

Durability is so important—nothing more stressful than scrambling to replace a piece of furniture between bookings!

While the $600 per month insurance bill is hefty, I remind myself that being closer to the ocean would have meant even higher costs.One of the key lessons I've learned is the importance of timing.

Instead, roll the funds into an IRA or Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA) to keep them tax-deferred and open up flexible investment options, including real estate.