I changed my name and address to xxx obviously :)All rent payments are due by check or money order on or before the 1st day of each month.

Xxx

That way there's no question when xxx happens... you have already discussed it.

Heard many times that "we were like family" until XXX moved in. 

All future payments must be received by MANAGEMENT CO on or before the due date in your lease.Please feel free to call our new property manager, NAME, at XXX-XXX-XXXX should you have any questions or concerns.Sincerely,

Tell your Realtor to insert this escalation clause with your offer:"Buyer will increase their offer to exceed any bonafide competitive offer by $1000 to a maximum of $XXX,XXX.

You will pay closing costs of XXX...and the person I am selling the house to will spend $20,000 fixing it up to sell it for $120,000, making a profit of $30,000 give or take depending on their financing and speed of the rehab. 

You can than contact that realtor and say, "I'm interested in your property @ XXX Street and any other similar properties, can you set up a search for me...."

Apparently the part to repair the glass cooktop is XXX (link) for $375 and the appliance repair guy will install it for $125 for a total of $500.

be organized.Example:3 months goalEnroll in real estate class-network and meet at least 3 real estate related professionalsSave XXX dollars toward first purchaseWork on marketing strategy, and overall strategy (define markets, focus will be SFR, buy and hold with 150.00 cash flow etc) 6 month goal--pass real estate exam--Save xxx--Improve credit score from 675 to 745make these goals quantifiable and specific, in other words you can cross them off when you get them done.The plan won't be perfect buy it's a plan and you show you are executing on it.