@Robert Leonard , do you have problems with the high-efficiency front load washer/dryers?

Over the last few years, I have replaced that activity with raising money from private individuals, and investing THAT money in apartments.You just gotta figure out what the most efficient way is to get there, what suits your personality, and what is the most fun for you.

I always look for ways to improve my properties that will create equity, increase rentability, tenant retention, and rental income.

Life is better without the energy and time vampires.Best of luck to you!

Get a copy of your credit score and see if there is anything you can do to improve it.

Thought you were an examiner and understood what the purpose of bank regulatory policy was all about, but either you're playing dumb or you really don't know.Government is necessary in a capitalistic society, it doesn't function efficiently without government.

About the only way to improve the lead quality is to do a more targeted mailing aimed at previous buyers, note holders, etc. depending what you're marketing for.

Hi Gary, if the pump failed on it's own I would pay the increased energy bill.I don't know where Your from but in Wisconsin the electric/gas bills have a "Degree Days" number on the back of the bill, this number would make it easy to figure the actual increase in fuel used for the month in question this year, and the same month last year, when the pump was working.

As far as your $25k rehab estimate, if you haven't seen the inside, you have no idea if its $10k or $80k,,,Just go see the house, get a contractor to give you real bids, don't just think "plumbing, $x, electrical $y,,unless you are an expert.Just slow down, don't "try to make something a deal", just see if it is a deal.If it is a deal and the numbers work, great, but the biggest mistake you can make on your first deal is trying to make something work,,,look at a lot of properties, you will know it when you find the right one (and this could be it)I'd rather see someone have your energy than someone that is looking for reasons a deal can't work,,your going in the right direction,,just slow down a little bit

Past references are best - check them out just as you would when hiring a nanny for your children or a contractor to improve your house.