I did sell mine just a few months ago and I bought a new 4 runner in dec so I could get 100% write off.. but buying gas is a new experience I wont even look at how much it costs I am afraid we are 3.50 to 4.00 her in Oregon..

The local angle can give you that edge against other buyers, especially when you are dealing with high equity owners who might be older and a little weary of some company coming in wanting to buy their house.One down side to consider is, hand writing all of your letters will be time consuming, but there are ways to get around that.

I'm working on hand writing a couple letters to some property owners, and I was wondering what wording has worked for you to get the property owner to call you?

And another, in some states now, you have to disclose, in writing to the seller, that you are not the end buyer or be fined with a hefty fine.These may get glossed over by the "community" but they are starting to be cracked down on in a bunch of states.

What price for such repairs.Please write the real price.view from the other sideor a

Make sure your rejection is in writing and says something like "you didn't meet our standard qualification requirements".

They can write a contract and abide by your states laws.

If you replace it, do not let the tenants have any say in what type or colour of carpet it is and BEFORE you get anyone in to measure or install, get it in writing that they will have the entire room emptied and make the house available at a pre-arranged time for the carpet installers.

@Rachelle Bisaillon too much to write, so below is a copy & paste from our website (this is NOT a solicitation!)

This post is for the STR investors who are looking to take advantage of the STR tax loophole which allows you to write off paper losses against your active income.