We wound up getting higher rent than we would have with the tenants that left by an additional 15% or so.Mind you, there were a lot of reasonable people involved in this transaction and the stars aligned for us on this one...

These expenses could include a nice long stay at a 5 star hotel while the tenant looked for a new apartment to live in.

The condo is in a nice doorman building but not a 5 star building. 

Then, I would thank my lucky stars that the tenant moved out early so that I have time to show the unit to applicants and get it rented as soon as possible. 

I love reading these, so now that I am in the big (well, minor) leagues, I thought I'd start one too.On September 8th, I, my husband, father-in-law, and 6 week old son made the trek down to the county court house for the tax delinquent auction with an envelope of cash.

But everything is too expensive here in SLO so instead I'm going to have to sit on my couch watching *Dancing With The Stars* instead.Bye!

I have seen non-recourse loans on 4 star properties with a minimum of 5 million on the loan.  

Pay a rock star cleaner to specifically clean the fridge and stove and anywhere else there have been concentrations of roaches.  

I would second what Scott said John...plus 4 stars!!!

I tend to shoot for the stars but finish up above the bar.