If that's the case, and the lot parcel is behind on taxes, then it can be an indication of bad blood between the improvement owner (building) and the lot owner.

Usually you can shut it off at the City meter and they usually have a way of locking it there if there is nothing else.Usually damages due to tenant negligence are their cost but you can't get blood from a stone.I would get them out and find someone who can afford the place WITH Heat.Offer her an out, say why don't you stay at your mothers, here is a termination agreement sign it and we're done.

And given a certain income stream, the more valuable the property.

I own property in Rochester and have worked with @Mark Updegraff and I highly recommend him.While duplex's are good for lowering risk (more streams of income to cover expenses) you will get a premium rent for a single-family home and a different type of renter, perhaps one that will stay long-term.Overall I think the duplex vs.

You have a steady income stream from military retirement.

I'll also be retiring from the military so will have a small income stream and low cost health care to reduce some of my risks.Thanks to all those who post on the forum for your inspiration and specifically to the BP Podcast for tons of fantastic ideas and to J Scott who's sample plans I've studied while drafting my own plan.

Another thing we did when the the S-corp was flush with cash was hold financing for several of our Commercial property LLC's thus creating a passive income stream.

Maxed it once in 10 years.Preventative procedures ie: stress tests, colonoscopies, Blood work, eye tests etc free.

Lenders really want to see that you have an income stream that will allow you to pay the mortgage even if your property sits vacant.

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