If not, you could always just drop in periodically to make sure the AC doesn't end up running on full for months on end :) I understand your concern though - not that long ago one of my friends had someone break in, put plugs in all the sinks, and run all the taps, just as a childish prank.

One CPA caller had a good idea--he suggested the banks allow people to pay principle only and double up the principle for a few years so they can build up some "skin" in the deal and add an extra year or two on the mortgage to make up the interest.

Check out HR3221Our local court house steps caller says he expects it to pick up again after Christmas.

ALWAYS ask your callers where they heard about the apt.

Has anyone gotten a phone call from some "former Pinnacle employee" from Atlanta asking if you are interested in investing in oil in Kentucky? I just got off the phone with him 5 minutes ago. His number is 404-252-438...

I understand the voicemail can be a way to screen callers.

The caller ID had a toll free # on it, not Humana.

Ask your callers and visitors what else they're seeing.

There are some decent answering services out there if you want to make sure callers always get a live person, 24/7.

The callers know that they want to be in that area, and they have an idea of the schools and the market there in general (crime, parking, utility bills, taxes, etc).