In our eyes, the investment makes sense even with the likely loss in equity, but there is actually a possibility we could purchase the fee down the line, which would be icing on a lucrative cake!

I was advised by a lawyer to not treat properties for ice and snow removal, per insurance requirements, since those events are considered "acts of God".

Properties in most areas are subject to re-assessment by the local taxing authorities so the NOI has to be tax-adjusted before you use it to calculate the market value.I then plot the market value every quarter on a chart that allows me to show my investors the "hockey stick" effect of our value-add program as the increasing NOI effects the property value.

You likely will not be able to include the property earning history without experience as a landlord/property manager, but you may be able to use it as icing on the cake. 

To put the icing on the cake, I added a signature line for myself and her roommate (who is actually on their lease) to sign saying that he and I agree they violated the lease on all counts and that he agrees to vacate in within the time permitted.

Saying it looks easy for them on television is like saying it looks easy for professional hockey players on television. 

I had a tenant close the vents near the Air Handler and it had 1 inch of ice on the filter side and a thin layer on inside.  

You simply have to turn it off allow the ice to melt then turn it back on.

I keep my RE brokers license in case I need to make commissions some day.. and my NMLS license is one Ice but I keep up with CE incase I want to start a HML shop again.. etc etc.

Though we'd say a quick 'Gidday Mate' to break the ice and start networkingCheersPaul and Lyn