Does that sound normal to you?

I also think it's normal and somewhat helpful to have some fear, anxiety, concern, etc.

I just bought my first investment property near Scranton. it was a pretty good deal compared to the prices I normally see in jersey.

What you're experiencing isn't normal, so I would suggest getting things set straight with your current management company quickly or changing gears and hiring a new PM.

This will allow the home to be financed like a normal SFH.

I had a tenant that was imagining noises from the upstairs tenants and would not put up with normal noise such as walking, doors closing etc at reasonable hours. 

Can these be tax write offs (home office, phone, car expenses, etc) even though I won't technically be making money for some time until everything is completely built and leased?

Ok on to a new topic…Government has Taken a Permanent Intellectual VacationThis week, the Federal Government announced rules to block medical debt from credit reports, ie being used to evaluate a borrower’s financial fitness for mortgages, car loans, aka, easier to get more debt.

If you're a single mom with student loans, a car payment, and living paycheck-to-paycheck, then $20,000 would be devastating and a reserve is critical.

Just the Condenser for $17K sounds like you paid five times a normal cost with installation.