I'm not looking for a short cut, get rich quick method, or even pay some of my life savings away to learn about REI - that simply plain stupidity in my opinion (no offense to any that has paid a lot money to learn about real estate investment and hope you gain a returned on your investment).

and sometimes the stories are just plain funny!

Since your building just looks like a plain rectangle and is essentially a shell just find pre-existing plans online that match your building dimensions and use them.4.

The judge wasn't impressed and simply applied the plain language of the lease, ruling in favor of the owner for increased utility costs and greater than expected wear and tear.

They offer forms and they are generally solid AND in plain English.  

Plain and simple.There is no intervening statute on point which limits this ability, therefore the case law controls under Virginia's adoption of the American Rule.I have provided case law that clearly establishes that, in Virginia, the general rule is that a party may shift the costs under terms of their contract.Hopefully, the average observer will see that it is important to listen to their attorney rather than people who are not licensed in their jurisdiction.For legal issues, seek out legal counsel.DISCLAIMER: I incorporate my prior disclaimers by reference.

Have each section of the contract broke down so they can see it plainly and have them initial each section to prove they read it.

Yes, I have been in this situation.Real estate is not just a number's business, it is a people business.Your reputation is reflected in your actions.Trying to collect rent from a dead tenant's daughter is just plain cold.Just let it go.....and put your efforts into finding a new tenant.If your reserves are adequate, this shouldn't run you out of business.

Plain and simple you are unbolting 4 1/2 nuts, a fuel oil line, and 1 14/2 wire and replacing the burner with a gas burner.

Plain and simple.