But for rental real estate, and especially a complex return, there is no substitute for a knowledgeable CPA.

To add to what Guy mentioned you should learn to do your own title searches before buying NOT as a substitute for title insurance, yet it lets you know whether or not liens exist and what they are.

While not substituting for legal advice, can anyone tell me if, (in the state of Michigan or generally, I could take out a conventional loan on a house which is currently under land contract.The story: Vendor for land contracted house created the 20 year note last year.  

Take a photo of the animal and let them know, no substitutions.

I cannot afford to replace duct works every few years.And as I am only have to provide heat to the unit, I am looking to substitute the HVAC with a gas wall heater. 

Do you think that a court is going to look favorably on this landlord substituting his judgement for that of the DA and saying a crime occurred and a reasonable response to this is the removal of the tenant?

There is no substitute for knowing the market.

Analyze 100, offer 10, buy 1 IS real estate investing (substitute your own numbers). 

I am a college prof and she is a substitute teacher.

Your landlord may be in the right if the unit was under rent control, and/or your lease terms allowed for substitution or replacement tenants.