Because of that, the half acre she retained was sent to probate and left to her five heirs.So we had five people who had claim to half an acre and no idea who owned the other half.

Ours hada retaining wall installed by city put in,our parcel is 238 feet long by 20 feet wide.

I think if you fear punishment from the SEC you should call them directly and ask what you have to do to be compliant with the law.Don't give your entire trust to strangers on the internet when dealing with legal issues.You should also always have good lawyers on retainer to ask these questions because it's their job to keep you in business and out of trouble.

Subsequent notices have showed that he has also retained a attorney to fight the foreclosure.

However, for determining short term gains or understanding your cash-on-cash returns, the return on investment number gives you everything you need with a much simpler calculation.So, I do retain my original idea that IRR is a better measure to evaluate holding period for the property in question whose example I have provided.

I've used "fire me any time' language in listing agreements as well... but it doesn't mean other agents are 'hooking' home owners with contracts they intend to be enforceable.Most agents do less than 3 transactions a year... so if most agents don't use an EBBA... and even more don't charge a retainer is irrelevant.

I just got a new job with a $20K bump in salary that would allow us to buy a $300K property and retain our current property with an FHA loan given their DTI limits.  

I waffled on this point, but learned that in Pennsylvania, if the previous owners initiate proceedings w/in 60 days of a tax sale, they are able to retain the house and I would only receive my money back. 

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If they are strong, long term folks maybe raise it (maybe 200) to low end or just under market for a year( to avoid a vacancy)..then you could raise it again each year if needs be....much of your work, time, and expense will be in the Turn arounds, so if you can retain good tenants long term, and get the rents closer to market, that is a good strategy......helps avoid vacancies...