Sounds like you're in a trial by fire learning process here.

But you have to be really carefully as their is a fine line of where to buy in that area; one or 2 streets variation off the beaten path can make a huge difference over there.

Deborah,That's actually how I got wiped out (financially) in the early 80's.Oddly, I later became a student of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) where they teach apartment management line by line and make you right a comprehensive report about an apartment building.Those classes are not for everyone, some will learn by trial and error and many, of course, already know everything.But I just wish I had taken those classes before I bought the "White Oak Apartments."

Trial and error.  

.- She wants a bit of variation in colors (we will approve what we like).- Our Rental Agreement states that she can't paint without our approval.

That is WAY too big of a variation for me.

In general, these are going to be the extremes ($60 per square through $200 per square).So, if you add materials and labor, you're likely talking between $150 and $300 per square for a licensed/insured contractor who is accustomed to working with investors.Of course, if you want a different type of roof (metal, aluminum, clay, rubber, etc), or if the roof is complex/steep, or if the roof is really high, you'll definitely see variations from that range.

But when you say the government should spend as much money as "necessary," that leaves a lot of room for variation in ideas because what one person considers necessary may be what another thinks is waste.Here are some things that come to my mind when I think about government-financed education:1.

What's is nice about the promotions is they also some services on a trial basis once in a while, which is when I take them up on it.

The commissioner may prefer a complaint for violation of thissection before any court of competent jurisdiction, and thecommissioner and his counsel, deputies or assistants may assist inpresenting the law or facts at the trial.