I am secure and confident in all those areas.

- People like the relative security and stability of a paycheck- it takes some money to get started, not everybody has it- You will technically be a business owner, that's for sure not everybody's cup of tea- scared, like Rob said; not knowing enough or not interested in investing the time to learn enough- If people have money to invest, they like to diversify and not put all the eggs into one basket/house.

The cost like $1000 if you shop around and they are tough to break into if you secure them with good locks.

Though you may want the security of owning homes free and clear, you may be able to purchase more homes faster if you use the extra income generated by your rentals.

Certainly the money aspects (pro-rated rents, security deposits) should have been on the settlement statement.

I can keep your security deposit.

If one has verbiage in a contract that releases one of responsibility, I would think a judge would have a difficult time finding in favor against such contract...anything contractual holds more weight than anything verbal or insinuated.

I do primarily corporate and securities litigation.

One year lease, $400 security deposit, $30 application fee, Dog deposit $200, cat $150, no smoking, sketchy fireplace.

A good real estate CPA is worth it's weight in gold.