.  --- and... these issues become issues for the other Tenant and then turns you into the constant 'utility police' because you constantly have to monitor # of occupants... eww. 50/50 is simple and simply understood and 100% while vacant is also simply understood.

I’m simply going to have to restate what I already said and stick with that. 3K is small as far as a hold back.

Seems like a win-win for everyone involved. 

So, you can't simply trust them to handle things on your behalf and often communication is challenging especially if they choose to make it that way. 

It's not just about the numbers – it's about creating win-win scenarios where both parties can sleep well at night.3 principles I've learned after 4 years in real estate investing:1) Transparency builds trust. 

The IRS requires a very detailed mileage log, so if you are ever audited, you run the risk of losing your mileage expense if you simply estimate.

Yes time and place for everything, but also just because your buddy does it does not mean its right. yup would have to be a knuckle head to believe that 50 a month for life is better than 1 mil today.. its why folks that win the lottery take the cash..

#2)  20% on winning bid blows my mind.  

For us its simple math, if we can sell it on the secondary market for 90 cents on the dollar, lets offer the borrower 5-10% discount to pay off the loan and we still win and the borrower also wins. 

The seller needed to close quickly, and we were able to negotiate favorable terms to make it a win-win transaction.