Honestly it's hard to beat Charlotte.Very good weather, great mix of country activities and town feeling.

.), they can get still get honest and fact-based responses.

That's why I would be potentially updating the language regarding who pays utilities.And, to be honest, it would be easier for me if they paid for all utilities (one less thing for me to pay haha), but I think I will take your advice and call around for other properties nearby and see if they include all utilities are not.

I honestly don't remember much of the negotiation, or the original asking price. 

It's a clear lease violation, and honestly, I'm thinking of safety, not the extra wear and tear and water usage.Do you think if I were to ask the fire marshal to come in and speak with them about the fire danger of using the electric space heaters it would help? 

I wouldn't call it a transformation or gentrification, but it's decent working people looking for honest housing stock. 

@Kenneth Bullock Honestly, we would like to keep our options open.

It honestly depends.

.- My honest advice is I would never do an OOS deal unless you are in an area where expanding your current portfolio is impossible. 

No special favors, but I think it helped that he knew I could close.By 1) being honest, 2) proving a quality product, and 3) being a responsive landlord, I was able to find tenants quickly through my network.