For example, if you have determined, you might have replace some carpet and window conerings will haand that it will costs you $600 in labor and materials, then you will need to raise the rent $600/12 or $50.00 per month.Require them to extend the current lease so it is at least one year in duration.

Then 2am I get the same type of dreaded call the basement was full of water, the electrical was out & the HW tank was horizontal.I sent a text to my contractor, who by 5am had answered & by 3pm that day had it repaired.But my biggest peeve is the disgusting condition some people leave the property in.They may appear clean for the duration of the tenancy but they leave all manner of debris.The worse case we ever had was that of a well respected local high school teacher who then sued for her security deposit.

@George Torres An option agreement is a contract between you and the current owners of the property for a duration of time (typically 90 days).  

Never doing so before, when you get your first deal in contract, how long do you have to find a buyer or the required loan $'s? Does there need to be a witness and their signature to make it legal and binding? and wha...

The timelines for construction can vary drastically.Underestimating the time you have available goes hand-in-hand with underestimating the duration of a construction project.

HELOC rates are set for the duration.  

When determining whether services performed by a corporate officer are considered nominal or minor, IRS agents examine the character of the service, the frequency and duration of the performance, and the actual or potential importance or necessity of the services in relation to the conduct of the corporation's business.Example: The officer of the corporation perform only minor ministerial functions entailing a few hours work a year for the corporations.

With the rent increase, personally I wouldn't sweat also increasing the deposit (at least not for the next year, or whatever duration the new lease will be).You're not risking much by keeping the deposit amount as-is.Regarding how to show it in the new lease, it's not a huge deal.

The plumber told me this would take 48hours or so, and he would need to shut off the water for that entire duration.

Once all properties on 45 day list have been purchased then exchange is complete.But if there is a valid 45 day list then technically the intermediary should retain funds for the duration of the exchange period (lessor of 180 days of the date of next tax filing).