That's not to say they are aren't legitmate charges but if you can't make sense for what they are for, specifically and they pop up with semi-regularity, then something is up. 

I am in the process of purchasing a semi-detached row home, zoned R2.

Well we are trying to semi retire and leave our 9-5 job.

Because these are the entities responsible for caring for the helpless and semi helpless elderly in the USA.

There is a SPECTACULAR, massive Gothic style church for sale at an amazing discount and:* I can probably get it for $100,000 (cash);* It's in the city (semi inner-city) in Harrisburg PA with no parking except on-street;* I need about $600/month profit to be happy with my investment;* It's 16,000 square ft.

I will still have some leverage however I would like to get my cashflow up before I do semi-retire. 

I've stayed at the condo when in town, and it's updated and would come semi-furnished.

Now in this situation sounds like a professional or semi professional tenant you have and you have to weed through those. 

Purchase price: $265,000 Cash invested: $1,500 2+2 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom, Semi Detached, 1.5 parking space, Freehold Home.

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