They meet monthly too, alternating between Burlington and Worcester.

@Daniel DietzGet an appraisal.If the IRS questions the value, you have an acceptable value and no issues.Defending any alternative form of valuation with the IRS, even if you are successful, will cost much more than the appraisal.

Alternatively, while listing properties, I've encountered buyers attempting to use the commission as leverage by offering less and saying if their offer is accepted it's more favorable to us since we'd make more commission.Rule of thumb, at my office, will always be as an agent representing any party, you to do what's in the best interest of your client, not your pocket. 

But if you’re stuck and working alone, if your resources are stretched, or if you simply have confidence in your hands, the scraping I'm talking about is often very significantly cheaper and less time-consuming than the alternatives.

Hi BP Community,We are researching the best sites to list our rentals for 30 days or more, month to month.  We own all of our rentals in one large Ocean Front community and there has been an increasing movement toward...

I imagine a fair bit with the high touch nature of the many transactions.

I knew it would cost money to generate leads but I was unsure how much to expect to pay for broker fees and things of that nature.

Acts of nature and negligence are what stand between the foundation of your investment(a habitable living space) and your cash flow(RENT!)

@Heath Jones Alternate... advertise it as scrap metal for free on condition of being picked up on Craiglist... copper and aluminum in the unit gets the scrappers excited to haul it away at no cost.

I took a look at the lease, and it specifically prohibits the use of any heating or lighting source other than the gas heating system provided, and the electricity for lighting - no kerosene lamps, no alternate heating system.So I sent the KAPA letter (as advised by our excellent real estate attorney).