I just stayed quiet while she rattled her sabre.We went into a house that had a large window in the bedroom over looking a river just a few feet away.

This transaction has got me rattled to start in real estate.

I had read a few other real estate books before this, but this one really put into words all the concepts that were rattling around in my head.

To rattle off a few: TPC Las Vegas, Arroyo, Paiute, Canyon Gate, Wynn, Bali Hai...

It is one of the most historic neighborhoods in the country, so preserving it has become a focus as of late.I know I rattled on here, but I wanted to give a perspective from someone who truly knows the city. 

I have offered to waive the background check fee (we have no record of a background check run by the previous landlord) but I am not sure he would pass- the income he rattled off wouldn't be 3x the monthly rent (even for his half) and he has a DUI from 14-15 years ago (not sure if this would show up in a criminal check or not).  

However I suspect there is a rattle snack coiled up under that tempting welcome mat. 

If you're  a DIYer, to bring the average home into compliance with what I rattled off above will probably cost less than $500.  

If it is worthwhile, document the failure to repair via photographs and rattle the cages of the realtors.

this time as a guest, we rented a farm house in Sequoia National Park, beautiful house surrounded by rivers , horses, cattle, gorgeous view, ... park the car in front of the house, walk into the house and start checking out... take stuff to the kitchen and guess what is posted on the fridge: Huge picture of a rattle snake, with the word WARNING in red, right above another post of a huge picture of a black tarantula same scary sign.