If you are hiring a legal licensed contractor , he will provide you with a contract . 

As you probably know, California includes all foreign immigration - both legal and illegal to boost the numbers.

I ultimately invested $65 cash, $5k in legal fees, and $9.7k in operational expenses while owning the home, and walked away with $17.3k after a judgement.What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Quote from @Bruce Woodruff: Quote from @Stetson Oates: I’m not an attorney so this is not legal advice!!!!

Doing so ensures compliance with your lease agreement and avoids potential legal disputes down the line.In conclusion, adding your property manager to your insurance policy as an additional insured is a crucial step in protecting yourself and your property manager.

Quote from @Shaun Ng: Hi, I recently have a legal name change, and I own 2 rental properties in Fairfax county, VA.

To protect our rights, we would definitely deliver a formal 5 day notice (Wisconsin Legal Blank), but at the same time indicate that we are looking to collaborate to find a solution.

. ==== Projected Income ====**Off Season**-$4,000/Month Rent Period: September - May (7 Months) Projected Income: $28,000**Summer 1**-$8,000/Week Rent Period: June (4 Weeks)Projected Income: $32,000**Summer 2**-$8,500/WeekRent Period: July-September (12 Weeks) Projected Income: $102,000**Optional** (Basement Apartment)-$2,000/Month -Rent Period: Year Round Projected Income: $24,000TOTAL PROJECTED INCOME: $186,000 ==== Operating Cost ====-Mortgage: $84,000 ($7,000/Month) -Utilities: $36,200Gas $6,000 ($500/Month) Electricity $6,000 ($500/Month) Internet $2,400 ($200/Month) Garbage $5,000 (Estimate) Pool $4,000 ($250/Week)Landscaping: $4,000 -Mowing: $2,400 ($150/Week)  -Clean Ups: $1,600 (Spring & Fall)-Weekly Turnovers: $8,800 ($550/Week)==== Legal Cost ====Summer Rental Fee: $20,100 (15% of $134K)Sandwich Rental Tax: $6,855 (15% of $45,700) NET PROFFIT: $38,845.00

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I love how Airbnb just pay me based on the evidence without going through 6 months legal battle or 3 years of collection hunting.