I'm hoping I won't have any issues when my handyman moves in, because he can have more debris on his clothes...It depends on the area about tenant expectations, but I think it definitely helps reduce vacancy and make the rent more firm..

The value of the Section 8 voucher counts towards our income requirements, so does the value of food stamps and other non-monetary benefits that aid in covering the cost of food, shelter, clothing, transportation, medical care.About the tenant who was struggling with paying the $25 or just paying it late...

Food, clothing, shelter (unless you 'own' a mortgage), entertainment, etc., expenses are irrelevant in underwriting.

If a plain clothes law enforcement officer approaches anyone over anything related to a legal matter, like seeking a witness on the street, what's the first thing out of their mouth?

I'd be there in my landlord clothes, and they wouldn't give me the time of day until they noticed I had accumulated half the street :) They'd go right to the realtor and I'm guessing they assumed I was his little brother tagging along for the ride?

It has rained the past 4 days so I assume many older homes in this area would have damp basements but there was about 1/2" of water in 1 corner of the basement when I viewed it tonight.Now since I am past the P&S and this issue was not raised previously, is there anything I can do?

My rule; if you are that forthcoming, you are a terrific risk ... it is the ones that hide the truth that are the problems.If I do meet with a prospect face to face, I pay close attention to how new the automobile is, the jewelry, the toys, i.e. cell phone, and the clothes - are they designer clothes.NOTE: I once read more than 50 percent of people making less than poverty level wages own a smart phone.

Paid Cash, clothes within 10 days on both properties.

The house was fully furnished, including all their clothes.

The basement is damp as I would have guessed and dehumidifiers were in place.