From what I can gather from various forums and reading the articles of law, painting, changing carpets and other such cosmetic maintenance are NOT the responsibility of the landlord, even after 10 years. Can anybody c...

They have a habit of walking away from vacant houses.

Tenants should learn the definition of habitable and inhabitable before they go down that road, but if you've taken the time to read this far, you know precisely what I am talking about.Now, I must tell you that sometime in the middle of these texts, I told the one girl in a group text with the other, as they were both bombarding me with pictures of some lint on the floor, a cobweb here or there, etc... that I FELT VERY UNCOMFORTABLE WHEN WE SIGNED THE LEASE ON 2/29 AND THAT SHE SHOULD KEEP HER FREAKING HANDS OFF ME IN THE FUTURE.   

This is why it is vital you do a home inspection during your due diligence period.

To be bold and build unordinary habitations!

Hi Everyone,My business partner and I have had the privilege of being a part of various real estate groups in our area that have been extremely vital to our growth in real estate.

I learned that the VA is very particular on the habitability of the house, which taught me that they would not be the best option for a house that has anything other then cosmetics to repair.

It's fun, good practice, and instills a habit in you that even as you're driving to work you start sizing up houses you pass and running through numbers naturally. 

Agreed and despite the trendy stories... most people don't have the habits to be productive working from home. 

For that reason I highly suggest the following books,Rich Dad, Poor DadSecrets of the Millionaire Mind7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleHow to Win Friends and Influence PeopleThese are all wildly popular books and you should be able to pick them up at your local library.