For the safety nets, which I thank Jon again for putting in the fore of the conversation, I have the cash on hand to pay off the mortgage on our joint property where my grandmother lives should the need ever arise.

Items 4 and 7 are your best bet for an adjustment.

I've never paid extra for any of the specialty items you mentioned you have done.

What I mean is, when i get my first call from a potential seller, having the conversation with "confidence".

We would converse via email on a regular basis and a conference call each quarter.

You have to know the local conventions, like what people expect in their rentals, what is a good item to attract good renters and what is a waste of money.

This ought to be an interesting topic.The list of what I would do is a long one, but here are a few items off the top of my head that I'd do.

Explain the situation calmly preferably while sitting down with her and explain what the lease says as well as what options are available; however, bottom line she caused unreasonable damage and not typical wear and tear on items.

Item B, finding a good contractor is critical to this business.

Here are some commonly overlooked items by investors.HOA FinancesJust because an HOA has low Association Dues does not mean that it is a deal.