They know a ton about MH parks but I just see them on occasion if my mom is coming to see them for a get together and she wants me to tag along.

My typical rehab/closing/carrying costs are in the range of 10 - 20K, with a few going to maybe 25K on occasion.

However, there are occasions where it is prudent to renovate even if you have a long term tenant who may not be asking for it.

We do belong to the South Shore REIA on the Cape and have met Mike LaCava on several occasions.

On occasion I interject my thoughts, opinions, and feelings about how things should go.

She saved me $$$ and I didn't need to file an insurance claim...I bought her lunch and send her cards/flowers on occasions...she's in her 80's(wise woman).

While it may involve opening yourself up on occasion (to those who seem trustworthy but turn out not to be), at least you won't go around questioning everyone and everything all the time.I'd rather leave myself a tiny bit vulnerable in exchange for not being completely cynical all the time...Oh, and I'm a big fan of throwing out the common cliche of, "Don't confuse my kindness for weakness..."

The judge (being ignorant of repairs) always agrees....and on occasion won't require the tenant to pay rent into escrow.

Account Closed  that's quite a robust underwriting critera.. if someone makes all of those points they probably don't need to borrow money.. they all ready made it  LOL.. although I easily do but on occasion I will borrow from private or HML when I have my bank lines maxed out.. rates are dropping like a rock too for hML on west coast..

Now, there have been occasions where I have bought properties that were newer, and therefore needed less of a renovation.