Then evict them for breach of leas4- your lawyer can find something they did- always negotiate from a position of strength- I have found w/ a threat of criminal action most people back down.Dont let these bums push you around!!

He's been considering putting the money in a "survivor's bond" due to his dad's age and health status.

I personally went through a period when I had about 6 or 7 vacant properties, mostly because I was busy doing other, more profitable things (and another period when I was dealing with health issues).Just because you come across a vacant property, you don't know why it's vacant.

So the neighbor contact the Board of Health, once that happened, the conservation committee contacted us and proceeded to tell us that our property was on wetlands.

I've run into similar situations, less concerned about the wear and tear, as to whether the health department has a limit.

Sure, rate increases affect everyone; however, they are increasing because the Fed is saying they will be tapering their bond purchases (printing money).The Fed is getting ready to taper because they like where the health of the overall economy is going, particularly with the employment data.So the way I look at it is this.

Here's what I know:The city of Corpus Christi has a 3-yr apprciation rate of 5.9%The city of Corpus Christi has a 1-yr apprciation rate of 6.7%Zillow predicts that the neighborhood will appreciate at 7.4% in the next year.The house is on an island, so expansion is limited but has not yet capped as there are still vacant lots scattered in this area.This address is in the best school district of the metro areaThe city experienced 10% net population growth 2000-2010The city's two main college campuses had a combined enrollment of over 22000 students in 2011.The city's top ten employers are in the sectors of military, education, health care, contruction, government, and grocery (local grocery chain headquartered there)The house is a 3 bed 2 bath, which is on the small side of avg for this area.What more what YOU need to know before deciding to invest in this area?

I also hear he dances quite well, so he's kinda a double threat :)Do you hope to eventually make REI your full time gig or are you content with you job?

Two health centers nearby.

I've been through a bunch of this recently, but this is complex stuff.First medicare and medicade are two very different beasts.Medicare: Health insurance for the elderly.