I have read through a lot of posts and have been able to pick up bits and pieces but I am hoping you can either point me to a thread that defines what a good property management company does or should do or maybe m...

Maintenance is always an issue.What types of things constitute charged maintenance (as opposed to that covered under management fee)?

Have this done by your attorney, Also tell them Bill said (LOL) that a "partitioned note" can be used breaking down principal amounts to different beneficiaries as the holder with principal and interest being due each, that constitute a total note payment of the sum required as the full payment.

Though, they do instruct tenants on exactly what types of scenarios constitute emergency type situations.

In the event any such adjusted rents are not fully paid as rents become due on the date required such non-payment shall constitute a default in rents and the landlord shall have the right to proceed with those cures allowed by law.Examples of additional adminstrative duties which are unforseen on this date include, but are not limited to, removing trash or debris from the property that is found to be that of the tenant, returning the trash carts provided to tenant to the designated area, answering any complaints in connection with any police call, blah, blah..While I did not pull my lease out and copy it here, that is close to what was used.

In this case however you are short changing yourself unless you are compensated for your work before you establish profit. what constitutes profit in this case will make all the difference.

Your ability to put a property under contract and subsequently sell it is generally protected under the Contract Clause of the Constitution (Basically says that the State can't make a law that prohibits the otherwise lawful execution of certain contracts.) 

Hello BP,What constitute a great real estate attorney?

Definitions of what constitutes a closet can vary widely from place to place as well.

I am trying to figure out what constitutes the need to do something like a Reg D or a Private Placement.