If I can't find someone to take their place right away I enforce it otherwise I will let it slide if there is no vacancy.

The "template" consists of the merging of two spreadsheets (Income and Expenses) I had previously sent to them with a sum feature added (which I had already done on my end to a subsequent revision).  

Bryan Otteson actually I'll take credit for that unless your giving points for each thread with a subsequent iteration

If I put all CASH here, the subsequent assignee of the contract  will have to abide by the terms that I initially agree to.

Three construction loans are due now and three homes sit on the market still: One completely, beautifully done and on the market a year now in Agoura Hills, CA, One not rehabbed because he promised to provided rehab funds for it, but backed out (we are subsequently unable to find a lender to finance the rehab because this purchase's deed was encumbered by a first AND second for the purchase).

Subsequently I discovered a side lot that I was told belonged to a neighbor actually belonged to me!

The first loan is typically a bit more of a pain in the ***, but once you have established a relationship with the bank, they move quickly in subsequent deals.  

first, get your heat looked at and get a qualified tech to confirm it is working, or fix it. you do not want tenant using a fireplace for heat.second, if tenant rented unit with a working gas fireplace, you are likely obligated to fix it. especially in a tenant friendly area such as California.third, I would seriously consider not leaving this in for subsequent tenants. what if they leave something to close and there is a fire?

(the trouble is we are in seller's market on national level..and that is a fact... it's kind of tough to dive into something knowing that you are sliding down the hill and not going up the hill... ) It would be cool to connect and discover each other's stories... regardless of what these stories are...... success or failures or starting out stories etc.. :)

and that provides a constant stream of cancellations, people using pot in the apartment and messes throughout, having to cancel subsequent guests and spending hundreds on cleanup, people smoking against rules, extra guests that were nondisclosed, police visits—yikes.