It is quarterly and there are 5 units, not sure though if regular repairs would stand up to this clause in the lease.

My water bill was about $45. a quarter at the time.

Then I went full time RE in 2007 - the first quarter of 2010.

If you are putting in your offer at the end of the month, end of the quarter, or end of the year(like right now), you should have more flexibility in your offers because that is when banks REALLY want to get the REO's of their books.

Especially if they have to continually show profits to shareholders or boards of directors every month, quarter, year.

I have found that my quarterly inspections help alleviate a lot of major damage.

They will know a few places where you can get a good deal.Regarding cost, the part I under-estimated for flooring was all the other stuff besides the floor - underlay, quarter round, transition pieces, and so on.

Maybe have something in the lease that says you'll stop by once per quarter to replace the air filters or something...

Those are exactly the same sales that your appraisal is going to use.In crystal lake, you should have enough volume to generate all the comps you can handle in order to determine your homes value - or at least put you in the right ball park.The key is finding homes that are within a quarter mile or so and have sold within the last 3 mos.

Last year the city tried to pass an ordinance requiring landlords to provide quarterly pest treatments.