They are often at the limit of housing cost to income ratio.Once I started being firm and clear with folks - telling them upfront that eviction proceedings would begin after 5 days past due, I virtually never have late rent.

It defies logic that the lender would not have a firm date by which they must be repaid.

I am considering taking the CO/national real estate exam + course hours requirement and becoming an independent broker or associating with a small brokerage (I can see the benefit of associating with a firm experienced in the area and able to bounce ideas off of).

I retired from my firm after paying everything off in 2017. 

With regard to property taxes and reassessments, it’s always best to use the tax estimator and you can go as far as even calling the county tax appraiser to get a more firm estimate so that you do not get blindsided by a higher than expected tax bill.

Then be firm with your rules.

There certainly are more economical and as efficient firms and CPA's out there.

I need one assp I have a Lease Agreement Plan through my law firm, but it's only for Florida properties. 

It is the number 1 complaint when our firm takes on a new client.

I have found that once you have a firm grasp of the basics, the only way you are going to become an expert is to get out there and do it.