.* Checking in with my utilities to see what other rebates or services may be available, especially in light of the fact that my property is in a lower-income area.What other ways have you been able to reduce your expenses on on your rental properties?

So here I will give you her information to find out if she stands a chance to do something about her current situation, if you see light in helping her or that she can still do something about her property, you are more than welcomed to call her or to let us know how to advice her.

The only real estate I currently own are our houses, all 100% paid, and the building in Seattle where the offices of the software company I run is located, again 100% paid for.Given what I firmly believe is coming, those using leverage need to be keenly aware of its risks and the warning signs indicating the need to reduce that leverage.

I used the meeting to give them a chance to know me better and do some light underwriting of the kind of deal I was looking for.

I can still go through the realtor that the property is listed under, but I was hoping someone could shed some light on the guidelines.Currently, is it really not legal for the buyer to negotiate an FHA short sale?

Just one warning, don't get caught up in too many high priced seminars and gurus, as mentioned before check out your local REIA and start networking with the doers.

Obviously I want to know about significant maintenance issues, but for those light bulb concerns....

Now Midtown and Corktown are picking up.The biggest hurdle facing the neighborhoods in Detroit has been the abysmal level of public services, especially lighting, fire and police.

If you are up for a bit of light reading, check out these two posts for exactly how I do this whole process!

The reason for a double rod in the bedroom is so the tenant can put up shears for light/privacy and other curtains for decoration or to make the room dark.