However, the City took a very strict interpretation of the code and ruled that the permits obtained by the prior owner (the seller) were expired.

It's ok to allow people to follow your journey and educate them on what you do right and wrong, but what's your real estate business when you don't know anything yet?

Here are a few recommendations for you:Read Beginner’s Guide http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing and check out BP Podcast.If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select that person below.

Now again I have received the following note;"Thank you for taking care of the mold in the bathroom.

The paragraph in my lease which voided it, which I truly believe to be absurd in my mind, is the following:The following is an email from the attorney after I questioned his logic. 

I haven’t found any fines yet, but once the city is back on its feet, I'll follow up on that.

Also, everyone go follow the Dothan Area Real Estate Investors FB page.

That way, in the following year, you can prepare your tax return by yourself.

Have a solid list of questions and follow up questions based on there answers.  

Hey Jake,I'll number my responses so its easier to follow...1.