We switch to dual pane and made a world of difference.

Now, if they asked whether the tenant had "pets", then that would be a different story, and only if the tenant's dog was actually an ESA.

The proud property owner/Investor would make a little bit of a difference as they go alone.

So 2 W-2s, two charges. 3 P&Ls from different properties, 3 charges. 4 inputs for interest bearing accounts, 4 charges.

There are different types of auctions.

Would you take a different approach?

Your not correct under many different circumstances.First property tax is 1.1% (fairly safe) with 2% annual increase (prop 13).Next expenses include a lot more than property tax and interest. 

Tennessee probably works a little different than New York.

Same basic structure they asking price is a suggestion, I offer what I think is a workable number for me and we negotiate to the "middle";  though the middle is not halfway, we never "split the difference". 

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