I joined the site back in February and have been on a swift ramp up educating myself on all things RE, reading a number of BP books (and their recommendations) and rolling through the first 80 BP podcasts to date.I'm a full time tech executive in the bay area, CA looking into OOS opportunities to build a RE portfolio (British expat permanently moved to the US in 2014).

Then I hired a “big” PM firm- which was a pure disaster- the permanent turnover of the staff, skyrocketed repairs.

Service members are protected by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act if they need to break their lease on account of a deployment or permanent change of station."

***********************************BREED RESTRICTION FORM (from the lease)Special Provisions:Pets will be limited to domesticated dogs and domesticated cats as well as small, permanently caged animals.

It may take a few applications over two years, perhaps one in the early springs and one in the late summers, but the poison ivy will be permanently gone.Wait till you see the estimate the landscaper gives you.

As used herein, "permanent improvements" shall include, but not be limited to, all repairs, improvements, and equipment attached to the property as fixtures.

Being new this is my first potential deal as this man is just trying to move everything so he can make his permanent move to FL.

Roof leaks: Bad roofing job and poor flashingIce damns: Poor insulation/ventilationThere are other reasons for mold in a house, but the most important part is to get rid of it permanently.

My motivation is renewed now because I am finally taking a permanent job in Maryland and will quit moving every couple years.

The idea is to be able to get the house into FHA standards, ie strapped down to a permanent foundation.