Well, I like what they have to say about "rule of thumb" here:http://dictionary.die.net/rule%20of%20thumbTo quote in part-Rule of thumb, any rude process or operation, like that of using the thumb as a rule in measuring; hence, judgment and practical experience as distinguished from scientific knowledge.IMHO, this particular rule of thumb applies only to the long term buy and hold REI model.

Some stain marks could be from before the roof was replaced, so you have to distinguish timing.

🙂What hasn't been mentioned or clarified is that the real question should be was your CPA referring to an LLC treated as an S-Corp (solely for tax purposes) or a traditionally set up Corporation (and then distinguished as an S-Corp). 

Constantly comparing oneself to others.

If they violate the DNC list, use an autodialer (distinguishable as the 3-4 second pause before they start talking), and use a prerecorded message that would be 3 separate violations all in that 1 phone call.

This is why Pellegro and Privy can distinguish between two SF as result from flip or just regular normal sale.There's also different result (and this would be entertaining to Steve)  that the home that has staging would have better sale-to-list ratio , than the house that do not have professional staging.

I think that I mentally distinguish between "Creative Financing" and "100% financing". 

"Courts may have a difficult time distinguishing whether property is lost, mislaid, or abandoned.

Honestly, I don't know how to distinguish difference between good and bad attorneys, yet I am going to call and make appointments with them.

A refundable damage or security deposit must be distinguished from nonrefundable cleaning fees.If a deposit or nonrefundable fee is charged, the lease or rental agreement must be in writing, and must include the terms and conditions under which any deposit will be returned.