The specific contamination with this property is that there used to be a junk yard in the neighborhood year ago, and when it rained, it used to wash all the pollutants into the neighboring lots.

Was he right to do this?

You'll want to keep money in reserves in the event that one of your rentals cannot wash it's own face (evictions, excessive repairs or damages, etc.)

@Lian L.This being a rental I wouldn't do much, but power wash the brick, change out the brown door to match the white one, and tear out all the landscaping and either cement it or pave it and put a couple of chairs and a little table there depending on your type of tenants. 

Hi Everyone,My husband owns a handyman business and in the last week we have gotten text messages (which are not uncommon for our customers), however the 3 texts I am referring to are scams and I just wanted to share with other contractors so that you are aware.Each of the 3 texts started out asking about a specific service our company offers such as one was hardwood floor install, and the third pressure washing, don't remember what the second one was without looking.The first one gave me a red flag when I asked where they found out about our company when they gave me a website our company is not listed on, but I played along to see where they were going with this.

Even if you were to invest it in the stock market and yield 10%, it would be a wash after taxes and fees.The other option is taking it over to Tulalip and putting it on the roulette table.

Dry cleaning service that comes to the building, mobile car wash that comes to the building, option for chef provided meals (from a local caterer), on site maintenance personnel etc.  

If so, I would discuss with neighbor about letting you (read: sweat equity) power wash it and stain/seal it.  

I'm a newbie also, and like you, find it cathartic folding clean laundry...and even washing dishes.

I require braided hoses on the ref and washing machine.Renters Insurance is a must.I let them cancel the lease with 30 days notice and a payment of 2 months rent as a penalty.I've never done a lease for less than 2 years and most of my renewals are for 2 years.I haven't done it yet but will put in the lease, if the tenant wants to extend the lease beyond the initial period and doesn't sign an agreement within 30 days of the expiration of the lease,it becomes a month to month at an increase of 10%.