Sure, there are the forums but blogging allows for a creative outlet especially for those who enjoy writing which we never had before on a global scale. 

Also, although thousands of apartments were completed over the past two years, rental inventory remains less than the level prior to the conversion boom, when the metro also had 120,000 fewer households.The surge in apartment construction is also providing an outlet for some of the equity pursuing acquisitions in the metro.

(different then trying to access emergency switches- she wouldn't be carrying a basket).If upgrading her unit could involve washer/dryer outlets for her own appliances, that might be one solution and a reason to up the rent.Just my thoughts...

My original budget was 15,000, I will be about 30,000 all in after this week when my last tenant moves in.Here is why:3,000 in unknown structural repairs (termite damage)3,000 in unknown electrical repairs (they had KnT hidden in the walls upstairs, yet tied into new romex at the breaker box, and the outlets/fixtures, it was all replaced)3,000 stolen from my original contractor that I had to fire (lied about work being completed, redoing much of the work he was paid for/ did not actually do) 2,000 for a new AC just crapped out last weekI would say the other 4,000 or so was my own decision to replace a few appliances, add higher end flooring and fixtures, and just overages on my end. 

Also, the ceiling joists of the room below may not be strong enough to function as a floor for the attic.Your local city building department probably has some guidelines about stairway widths, emergency fire egress, required electrical outlets, lighting, etc.

One thing that gets overlooked alot is electrical outlets, switches and covers.  

Having things blocking the house like bushes and large trees is distracting in exterior photos and you'd be better served by having a planter bed of colorful flowers instead.

It is sort of like swapping out electrical outlets.

You will need one once you want to file for construction.White Box: The interior condition of either a new or existing building or suite in which the improvements generally consist of heating/cooling with delivery systems, lighting, electrical switches and outlets, lavatories, a finished ceiling, walls that are prepped for painting, and a concrete slab floor.

replace all outlet and switches and covers (inexpensive and looks great).