Chip and Jo cannot carry Waco on their back forever.

@Carrie Lane you'd have to prove the PMC directed the pest company to add the screens.Otherwise, you'd have to go after the pest company.Not sure what you would actually win to make it cost effective.

As was noted, you don’t have enough equity in #3 to tap, so it’s just a financial self-supporting carry.

The main issue with rental basement is water if it has water issue usually it is a simple fix .Clean gutters ,discharge gutter  water away 10" away from foundation, make sure you foundation soil is slopped away from it .If you need to buy soil get a clay mix .Cut back any tree too close to the foundation look at the drip line that's how far the limbs are out from the tree .If all that is done still has water buy a sump pump  carry the water to day light away from foundation 10" to 15" .

Homes there carried an average listing price of $404,585, an average sale price of $445,651 and spent an average of 72 days on the market."

If a project can only be done during a vacancy, add carrying costs and lost rent to the net cost for landlords.As for podcasts, here are some that are highly recommended for beginner real estate investors:1.

Can you carry the note for 2-3-6 months until you can rehab and rerent?   

I'd always carry proof of solvency though when making entry into the US.  

If it takes 6 months to a year to build, that's tons of loss opportunity costs and carrying costs spent. 3.

Being clear about what’s covered in the lease and by local laws can avoid misunderstandings and set their realistic expectations.If you do plan to carry out the cosmetic upgrades (because the property is overdue and of course you want to ensure your tenants are enjoying their home to the best of your abilities), try to schedule the repairs at times that minimize disruption.