You will start off with an all new cost basis and a fresh depreciation schedule.

First of all, there is no place around me to get fresh gulf coast food. 

We choose to go to In & Out burger rather than Baja Fresh.

You can sear it first if you don't mind an extra dirty pan to wash; I don't bother.Add a bit of liquid, maybe an inch in the bottom of the pot: red wine, broth, brandy, water with a Tablespoon of soy sauce, or coffee (yes, coffee).Sprinkle some seasonings on top of everything: onion powder, a clove of fresh garlic, chili powder if you are going Mexican, basil and oregano if you are going Italian, maybe a can of cream of mushroom soup.

Even though Saddam is a threat and is continuing with it's defiance of UN sanctions, I'm going to let them throw the first punch?

Do the rehab and have a fresh marketable property.

You can find affordable fixer uppers with tons of historic character and the property values are now set on a steady incline due to all the fresh rehabs popping up and a new local brewery set to open soon.

If the MF property is in decent shape and just needs a fresh coat of interior paint and some other small repairs you may be looking at 5-15 days delay.

As far as tenants whom are inherited, don't be afraid to give them a 30 days notice and start fresh.

And it needs to smell fresh and clean.