Ironically and I'm sure some here won't like me saying it but I had to leave this forum to stop that problem and those podcasts are what got me my first deals.

You could have a buy out clause say in year 5,10 if needed but have that ironed out upfront.Cash flow all the way.

Off Subject:I have Texas roots and really miss the Tex/Mex and BBQ.

That's why I'd say not to refer to her as having any special needs too as some states have special circumstances with evictions but here, the sheriff will have a tenant rolled out in an iron lung as there are no special rights afforded. :)

The quote came in at $7,500 to lay 20' of cast iron pipe.

The type of trees in the backyard were known to have aggressive roots systems that have a tendency to enter into the old cast iron pipes.

Hopefully I can get the numbers ironed out by the middle of the week.

Easy job.Looks like well water with the amount of iron in there.

with everyone pitching in a few bucks to buy gift certificates for dinner, new BBQ, or ?

You just have to come to the table with enough irons in the fire.