Considering the circumstances, it is my new routine to say a serenity prayer every day to help me focus and mentally let go of that which I cannot influence or change.

We routinely list our properties for 2 people per bedroom, plus 2 more, even when we have 2 pullout sofa beds.

They seemed to be happy and they nodded in understanding.THE SECOND MONTHSomehow during the second month, when the newness wears off and the happiness falls into a routine, the new tenants become confused.

Happy Holidays to all.I have purchased a couple properties, 6 units over the past 12 to 18 months.I am wondering if anyone has a checklist or summary for a routine walk-through on properties purchased with existing tenants. 

There goes my whole tactic with hitting on hot Jewish chicks and using the old, "no my last name's actually Austrian" routine....

Back taxes and liens can also take a great deal to a horrific deal.Other than that, I'll raise an eyebrow but don't automatically run for asbestos, lead paint, bad basements/foundations, stigmatized property, etc.

You paid $30K in routine maintenance (how many toilet valves does it take for 30 years.)

A statement like "What better way to get your posts up" does raise an eyebrow.

I routinely make offers on properties that have been sitting for 3-6 months at 50-70% of list price, and it's not uncommon that I'll at least get a counter-offer from the bank.So, consider how many days the property has been on market before you start to think about what the bank may or may not settle for.

We routinely get properties at .25 cents on the dollar through this route.