Sales were only 850K/Y, but there were limited relocation options, a dollar general down the street (this was for a Family Dollar) and the town was of size where it seemed both a DG and FD could be sustained. 

The court uploads its docket ussually days ahead of when the doc is recorded and uploaded to the clerk/recorders office.PAy attention to what they are charging once you go over your free limit for whatever account you pay for.

Is there a limited number of licenses? 

.- Tell them they'll have to provide you with a copy of their renter's insurance naming you as additional named insured, with a minimum of (I use $300,000) liability insurance, also before they move into the unit.It's not perfect, but it's a start toward a tenant transparency.

Lancaster city limits short term rentals to only certain zones of the city so definitely look at the city website for that information.

I'm pretty sure if the owner filed bankruptcy the Trustee would have your claim to the income disallowed and since the owner does not have personally liability for the "debt" you're not even an unsecured creditor.  

Under the PAL limitation, only passive losses can offset passive income.

You can always just increase the liability on your current carrier.

Living in one of the units is a great idea when starting out so you can limit your living expenses.

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