On our own projects, we always make our own assessments of rental rates, and there are numerous resources for this data once you know where to look.You need to determine the business plan, i.e. duplexes vs. larger project, then have an architect layout the design on your chosen path, then run a set of number (proforma) to determine feasibility.

If you collect the deposit in person you can show them a copy of something, but these days anyone can make a fake document.

I will share my data soon,  I hope my numbers are not too low,  and crappy,   I am looking for decent numbers, what is that number, I have no clue.     

Ideally, 1 person would come in and make us an offer, but we'd probably get a better price if we sold them to individuals who specialize collecting in the different areas.

The court will assess your attorney fees and court costs, but the chances of you collecting are slim to none.

I have multiple tenants that pay Bi-monthly(it's written into the lease) and I have to send the occasional Pay or Quit notice, but as of right now, I collect 100% rent owed to me, and I haven't had to turnover a property due to lack of payment since one of my first inherited tenants failed to pay.There will always be bad tenants, and there will always be fantastic tenants, but most of us will find, OK tenants, and it's my belief that it's your duty as a property owner to try and work with OK tenants.

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Interesting white paper with loads of data.

Hello Everyone,I am looking at Moving to Sarasota and buying a Heath Professional Practice and the sale includes the space in the professional building about 1300sf.We are almost at the end of gathering data needed about the practice and now trying to figure out condo space price.

Have you accounted for the holding costs for the time that you will not be collecting rent while pulling permits and obtaining all other requirements to build the duplex, and during construction.