If they are VERY professional, they will have their processes in writing as verification that policies are enforced equally and fairly by their entire staff.6.

I've seen many responses from contractors, saying they've got to buy materials, pay their workers, etc and if they don't know you, you should expect to pay a deposit.I can see both sides of the problem.Contractors, if I foot the bill for the materials, your risk is lessened.How can I propose a fair solution to my contractors?

Ask them what is a fair rent rate to go up to. 

@Barre Gambling I am curious... in your opinion, is our area in central NC underserved outside of the Raleigh-Cary-Durham MSAs?

In MA, you can usually get insured with Fair Plan with certain pets, but it is VERY expensive.  

@Harish Verma You make a fair point about interest rates of late for comparing one investment against another based on the sellers’ stated cap rates.

When an owner passes away, the property’s tax basis is reset to its fair market value on the date of death (this is known as the “step-up basis”).

You've probably heard of big Landlords losing property, but only because they were flagrantly violating Fair Housing, running a slum, or otherwise violating the law in an egregious manner.

And this all gets worked out before the contract is actually accepted.Why Your Agent Matters: Common misconception that agents are door openers - to be fair most act like it.

When we miss, even a little, we don't mind being held accountable, fairly.