Reach out! Go

I will have an option for emergency which will allow it to forward 24/7 and will make sure the outgoing message clearly indicates what constitutes an emergency.

My daughter seemed to be happy to help me by licking the stamps and placing them on my outgoing mail.

You consider all incoming and outgoing cash flows to calculate IRR.

All of it.You'll put as much into time and materials (or more) to attempt to cover the ugly as you will to take the fireplace and wall out, go open concept, drop an island, and be done.You'll have less hazards like fire (obviously!)

The idea of having a lease turnover in the winter would be terrible for me, your outgoing tenant might not to move, but if they do move, It would be hard for me to find a new person.

The monthly total outgoing is key.

have the city inspector out? Go

Lucky for me my wife is an English whiz, and proof reads my outgoing mail I want checked. 

Then I offer my assistance to make the move-out go as smooth as possible for them.