Anyway, I was interested in the real estate angle so I signed up for the "Intensive" course, which turned out to be another 3 day sales pitch for the really expensive mentorship program.

It may seem common sense to most, but the biggest question I had was how the month to month lease would work out since it was with the previous owner, but you validated that my thought process was correct.Also a very good point with paying the background checks for them.  

No work-out. ...Just gone.

I may just end up having to stay put, but I really hope I can work out a better situation.In any case, everyone's advice has been very helpful.

After I lodge a complaint with the state AG I'll explore a small claims action.And I like the idea of putting in some sort of pole, maybe a 4x4; upon which I will stencil "Satellite Dish Only".As a side note, while it's hard to beat the excellent cash flow from low-income rentals, the 'intensive management' required really blows.

The current owner has stated that it is a bit more management intensive, however that is why I am going to hire a property manager to hopefully keep their finger on it.

You probably get enough sun that they will work out okay.

As you know I am still trying to work out all the details as far as length of the seminar, target audience and so on but when I get things more ironed out I will contact you.

If you want the cheapest guy then you need to expect to put up with the shenanigans of dealing with the work out of the back of the truck contractors.

Holes are never good in tension in porous material like brick or concrete and propagate cracks, so fill them with a bonding filler.