Moral of story : NEVER bend the rules and ALWAYS thoroughly screen tenants.

Moral of this story, always call.There are many more which I'll post to my blog in the next few days, but those are a few.Strange as it may seem, I'm actually happy that this happened on my first flip; I've learned so, soooo many extremely informative lessons which I never would have learned if things had gone smoothly, and I'd much rather learn them at the price point I did than with a much more expensive property; I've already come to the firm realization that real estate is all about adaptation, and I fully intend to use this experience to do just that.

I had the similar predicament before i did a little research.

For Too many people their value system doesn't allow them to choose morals over money.

(3) I agree that you have some valid points regarding the zoning infractions - that said, you can already see which side of the morality fence most people are on.

I really don't get why he would move out.I used to see this differently, but no longer see any moral issue here.

Moral of the story, put you info in the box and they don't have to click on it ya know.

if there's gas currently in there and you want electric, you have to run 240v and plug the vent hole. it will cost you more.if you have electric and want gas, you have to have a stainless steel exhaust and get the gas line there. it will cost you more. moral of the story - replace it with exactly what you have now. it's the cheapest way to go.

It seems like this business pushes people to the limits morally because of money and/or greed.

You (Greg) have to understand when someone is in probate, tax, foreclosure, etc... predicament, these people are receiving droves and droves of letters, post cards, fliers, cards, and so on.When you knock on the door and hand deliver a letter or leave a letter on the door (discreetly) - it may get their attention more than via snail mail.If a deal is worth it.