I have a friend who also invested with this guy and she's received some small payments irregularly, but a small % compared of what she invested.I'll follow up on the items you mentioned to take action on, I appreciate the input!

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If you have not moved out just yet, it could be smart to just start with signing a one year lease at an apartment or with a private landlord so you have a better understanding of how a lease looks and works.

He was willing to do a 15 month lease and pay all up front.

--Lease-option/rent to own. 

These can be lease terms like charging a bit more for a month to month term or charging more for a more desirable unit.

I do have some good news and that is someone put a down payment and is signing the lease on Nov. 5th.

a big problem with coin laundry where you rent is you are at the mercy of the landlord and remaining lease terms.

I'm hoping to hear how people treat the following items for tithe purposes:1.

Any rent increase will be offset by the damages they cause to the property.Figure out how to end their lease and replace them with a good renter.