I will definately do that!

This protects your investment and gives you leverage if there are issues.Other Tips:Make sure the lease explicitly defines the move-out date.Conduct a thorough walkthrough with documentation before and after the lease period to avoid disputes.Handling a seller-to-tenant situation can be tricky, but with the right precautions, it can work smoothly.

Was it indeed just locked, or did the latch mechanism fail, which often happens with bedroom sets that have plastic components in that mechanism; or did the screws that secure the latch into the door come loose, allowing the latch and/or the screws to prevent the door from opening...also not an uncommon event.

Its this sharp depreciating component which has always prevented such a purchase.  

Not keen on seller financing component.  

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- And more...Let's move past all of the above and focus on understanding and monitoring maintenance charges PMC's bill to their clients.There are two basic components of every maintenance bill, labor & materials.

The IRS defines a “quality” cost segregation study as “a study that is both accurate and well documented with regard to” 1) the classification of property into classes, 2) Explanation of rationale for the classification of the property and 3) substantiation of the cost basis of each asset and reconciliation of the total allocated costs to total actual costs.

Principal Paydown:  Cash Flow:  Tax Benefits: Savings from depreciation and interest deductions.For a deal to make sense, at least three of these components—home appreciation, cash flow, and principal paydown—need to be strong.

To the nuts and bolt question of what defines occupancy, it is the place you reside and spend the majority of your time/nights.