If you are short on cash - you may want to assign a few properties firs.I like Hampden - great place - you can still some bargains there - but you need to really to look of looking.Look at the stats on any property that is listed - most all are over-price - sometimes due to the agent's recommendations - forget the price tag - it is up to you as an investor to make an offer that will satisfy your financial needs - We say if they don't cry - your offer is too high! 

A written statement could just be "hearsay" and the judge also can't cross-examine a written statement.  

Stat. § 275.260(3)."

I will post those stats also.

In the aftermath of the storm named Sandy, insurance companies have sent out inspectors into the the field to examine properties.

Decide whether the tree is aesthetically pleasing and adds value to the property, or if it would be better to take it out and make a change to the landscape design.Hire a qualified arborist to examine the tree and give a professional opinion about it's health and whether it poses a danger to property or people.If the tree passes muster, then ask the arborist for guidance on how to best take care of the tree.

The medical examiner will make the call.

I don't know anything about California law but to answer your 1st question you will be able to gather more info on the renters during your due diligence process i.e. rent roll, examine current leases etc.

Good idea to gauge your homes water system is to remove an aerator from a faucet, just unscrew it by hand and examine what you find lodge in the screen, might shock you.

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