Leases are usually flat (no increases) and for a period of 5 years, with two 5-year options to renew at a predetermined amount. 

@all, okay, so I'm actively looking for an agent who will do this for a flat fee. 

Although one plumber I called flat out said it's really not effective- since it cannot tell you where the leak is.

My point is the media has reported a half baked story.

I came out of jail flat broke but my mind was never richer. 

I believe we have another 30% to gain before we are back in line with long term average appreciation (we just got caught up to 2007 price levels last year, so basically been flat for a decade).Eventually the housing market will cycle as well, also this is just a matter of time.

Hello, Looking for reliable roofer with quality work in the Chicago area that specializes in flat roofs.

That is unless you have something specifically baked into your lease saying that in case one tenant is not around for any reason the full responsibility falls on the other to pay the full amount.

Depending on the rent to cost ration on the property, you could have a cash flowing property with 25% equity already baked in for ~$10k. 

Many are new to investing so a flat out partnership is not that attractive to me with any 1 of them as I don't really need the money to fund simple deals.However, I am considering amping up my investing and buying a larger project or several at one time.