I wrapped those four wires with tape, inserted plastic guards into the jacket where the wires come out, and secured the wires to the box with the appropriate connector (designed for jacketed cable, it has a set screw for the ground).While the studs were open I found another romex that had been run from the basement into the attic, in that tiny space between the main plumbing stack and the wall cavity (it was in there tight) - there were little to no signs of wall disturbance and the guy who ran it must have been the greatest, or luckiest ever.

Any other bill, companies will work with you, electricity, water, cable etc... but landlords largely remain inflexible.

If they can only swing $600 right now, OK, but we better have a payment plan set up to cover the remaining $400.I bet a lot of the people saying they can't pay rent right now are going to be paying their cable TV and iPhone bills as they know those services will get turned off by the provider.

The “key” elements of the transaction are explored first and usually, the most intensively.The buyer should provide the seller a comprehensive disclosure statement and include a term in the purchase agreement that obligates the seller to return the document within 5 days of acceptance.Professionals are hired to complete Phase 1, 2 & 3 reports that identify potential or existing environmental contamination and all other elements of elements that are difficult for the buyer to effectively evaluate.Financial Checklist3 years profit & loss statementsRent roll with space number, name of resident, move-in date, renter or owner occupied, number of occupants, monthly rent, additional charges, current balance due and any relevant notes about the residentList of capital expenditures for the last 3 years3 years of tax returns12 months of bank statementsCurrent accounts receivable statementList of park owned home including copies of “rent to own” or sales contractsCopy of all current insurance policies, binders and premiumsSpreadsheet detailing who pays all utilities including water, sewer, gas, electric, trash, cable, etc…For all utilities and charge backs, formulas, calculations and meter readings for the past 12 months3 years of utility billsProperty tax bills for the last 2-3 yearsCurrent staffing list including position, wages, job descriptionsCopies of any contracts that will transfer to buyer including laundry, trash, phone, equipment, etc…Dates and amounts of the last 3 rent increasesSigned rules and leases for each residentNames and contact information of professional service providers including lawyers, accountants, engineers, insurance brokers, inspectors, appraisers, realtors/brokers, etc…Physical ChecklistSpreadsheet for utilities that details age, composition, capacity, physical locations, etc…Any drawings or maps of the park and infrastructure including lot sizesSewer plant or septic system repair and maintenance recordsWater well tests and compliance recordsDisclosure from seller of current or recent problems with infrastructure including buildings, water, sewer/septic, gas, electric, etc…Names and contact information of contractors including plumbers, tree surgeons, electricians, gas inspectors, septic companies, roto-rooter services, etc…Locale ChecklistProfile local housing market:“Stick-built” – current foreclosure rate, months of available inventory, median home price, average rent per month, vacancy rateApartments – average rent per month, vacancy rate, prevalence of move-in specials…MHPs Comps – average monthly charges (rent, utilities, etc…), vacancy rate, # of homes for sale, etc…Profile local economy including population, major employers, unemployment rate and trendsCopies of city, county and state permits, licenses or certificates of occupancyCheck zoning for recent or pending changes to target property and adjacent parcelsCheck for known environmental issues with target property, adjacent parcels or in the communityCheck for major development or construction projects in the communityReview existing surveys or environmental reportsConsider geographic factors including elevation, annual snow fall, rain fall, proximity to bodies of water, etc…Disclosure from seller of current or recent lawsuits, regulatory or compliance issues, fines, fees, etc…

Go to the property mid day (when the sun is at its apex) to get as much indirect soft light as possible avoiding shadows and harsh lightTurn on all lights (including stove top and closet lights) and open up all blinds/window treatments (replace burnt out bulbs, if necessary)Close the toilet lids and open up the shower doors/curtain to show the shower devicesCoil up any cablings (television, internet, phone, etc.) into a neat compact circleOpen up all the doors to show the inside of nooks and crannies and share the size of the closetsInvest in a gimble so you eliminate the rocky video.

Turn off the cable, return the latest iPhone to the store, sell your jewelry, downgrade your car, list useless stuff around your home on ebay, get a roommate, whatever it is, figure out a way.

I cut out our cable, and instead stick with some streaming services - I probably saved half of my cable costs and still have live TV when I want it. 

Cable, electric, and oil-based heating should be your tenant’s responsibility.

I figure that it is prudent to stay in touch BEFORE things go plop - like applying for unemployment benefits immediately and cutting back to basic cable.

This is much like a cell phone or cable contract in that regard.