I normally have a no-pets policy  (which stems from bitter experiences and Urban Farming)  but allowed them in the case.  

The issue you are having stems from the amount of keyword alerts you have set up.I'll get in touch with you when we have a solution.

Granted the RR has been fairly consistent between 5-10% and even up to 15%, some neighborhoods have been more adamant to meet and negotiate deals (which I believe stems from the demographic, average age of the residential area, and simply the culture of the neighborhood) My skill sets and insight into print marketing has been key in building an emotional response, and thus providing qualified leads.

My interest in real estate stems from a desire to begin delving into Tax Lien Certificates/Tax Deeds to eventually by and hold income properties. 

Right now I am focused on books and blogs stemming mainly from this site.

If I go to Home Depot and spend $500 on a new bathtub, a door, paper-towels, a new screwdriver set, windex, and valve stems for a faucet; would I break these down into supplies, cleaning and maintenance, and repair with separate entries?

This question also stems from the stand point of separating the financials.  

Some confusion here seems to stem from some people talking about having "an LLC" and sticking everything under it, and having each property owned by an LLC.  

@Alan DaySheriff sales, which are local and ran by the county's sheriff office of where the property is located stem from defaulted property taxes -- Bank pre-foreclosures aka short sales stem from defaulted mortgage payments.  

As noted a small increase will likely be absorbed with increased demand, but a large increase to stem off systemic inflation will push us into negative leverage.