@Mark Fries I do this too.

The plumber also said the meters felt like cheap plastic if I am to make sure my full experience is listed. 

Yes it is mostly a capitalized expense like excavation for a sewer line, and the fried garage electric panel that I mentioned in another thread you have helped on.  

So licensing was always important to me.When I ran all my HML deals I did it with my mortgage bankers license in Oregon.Now what about Rueben balls the deep fried ones you familiar with that tasty treat in Cleveland .. ? 

Explaining that for many who have such a history finding anything but the most minimal type of employment (remember criminal checks are often done for employment purposes too) will cause difficulty making rent means nothing to these do-gooders who often post without listing their names but spend a great deal of energy telling me I'll be frying in a dark space when I pass on. 

Originally posted by @Larry Fried:@Jay Hinrichs  The MI / OceanPointe fiasco isn't likely limited to Indy. 

Mostly items for getting started in their home and items to help them take care of the place.Here's what we give new tenants.....Cleaning Bucket with Cleaning Supplies:  white vinegar, baking soda, awesome degreaser, cleaning disinfectant wipes, carpet spot cleaner, magic eraser, all purpose cleaner, scrub sponge.Tote Bag with Useful Items and Tools:  hand soap, paper towels, plastic garbage bags, toilet paper, toilet plunger, Zip-It (strip for clearing hair clogs from drains), plastic clothes hangers, shower curtain liner (good quality cloth one), laundry detergent, dish soap/dish detergent, cutting board, "Freeze the Grease, Save the Drain" kit, “Recycle” tote, magnet with our name and contact information.Refreshments In the Fridge:  several bottles of water, snack food, bottle of sparking cider with a welcome note attached.

Thanks @Larry Fried, I learned something new.

If the water plant says the problem is not from their issue, then you have bigger fish to fry.

(And also I went in depth on this for a month doing it myself - you'd never think it but the local Kroger chain is for the most part less expensive on MOST things we order vs Sam's and Wal Mart - I was literally breaking everything down to the ounce - and also factoring in time it would take for staff to make it to a Wal Mart and pick up groceries and the overall headache of dealing with Wal Mart staff - anyways if you get off brands if you have a major grocery chain I'd think you'll find they are more cost effective)  (PS - I also spent a lot of time talking about food and supplies as I think most would find this is probably the most expensive monthly line item expense after staffing)One thing I haven't tackled yet is changing our chemical supplier and firing ecolab - it's a lower hanging fruit of probably saving 200-500 a month depending on who I go with - not insignificant but there's other bigger fish to fry for now but I'll get them out soon.Anyways the biggest struggles if you want to be owner of RE and business is STAFFING - that will be the biggest struggle - we are doing better but not where I want to be yet.