http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-06-21/brazilians-buy-miami-condos-at-bargain-prices-after-45-surge-in-currency.htmlForeign investors getting a leg up thanks to our country's endless money printing...The u.s. dollar's decline has far reaching consequences...

I am yet to find it....George - this may be a good example of how currency devaluing affects you (and everyone in RE)http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-06-21/brazilians-buy-miami-condos-at-bargain-prices-after-45-surge-in-currency.html

Areas in South Florida such as Miami, Kissimmee, or Homestead Florida are all great places to start looking.

Ask the landlord about any improvement or remodeling that has been done recently and the conditions in which it finds your air conditioning and heating

All of the appliances, heat and HVAC, plumbing and electrical should all be functioning properly.

I would continue keeping the water in the tenants name, since you are correct in that you cannot shut off the utilities for non-payment.We had the same clause in our lease as Bryan, with the tenants being required to maintain utilities (electric, heat, water) or face eviction.

I don't mind opening myself up to that sort of liability, mainly because I will most likely sell the home before I think about turning the heat on.

I grew up with this type of heat.

The lint ignites since it is so close to the heating element of the dryer.

Some dont have heat.