Commercial banks will retain these notes on the books.

I retained a land use attorney who researched the zoning and development codes and there is nothing that prevents doing the condo conversion - to increase total market value. 

I’m talking about investing - acquiring an asset that gives you money back while you retain the asset (not the formal definition, but one I like to use).This post is about having realistic expectations and sitting down to count the costs of building a tower to see if you have sufficient to finish it.

On a guest, in agreement with the guest, I retain $300 out of the $1000.

Painting is good and carpets will retain the smell the most. 

For example, retaining walls typically have weep holes just for this reason, so that water can run through those pipes and not build up pressure therefore causing the wall to fail. 

This retaining basement wall is about 480 sq ft  (60ft long by 8ft tall).

You will retain your money and funds to make additional purchases going forward.

@Bukka Levy most of it comes from local, experienced and hands on investors that want to retain equity.

If he thinks it is rent, you will still have go through an eviction with the court system, even if it is just unlawful retainer or a trespassing eviction.