I only know about the times where this was found out prior to closing, obviously I have no way to know about the times this shady behavior wasn't found out.Since you get a vote in who this tenant is, and it's retail, PSA that commercial lenders (especially the ones offering the best terms...) are starting to vet deals by how 'recession proof' the tenants are, even if they are currently paying on time.

The site has tons of resources, almost too many!

Some folks will argue properties are typically taxed less than their fair market value, and that may be true, but it's the amount of annual taxes your pay (regardless of actual value or assessment) that will affect your bottom line.Additionally, until the recent market correction both property values and rents have increased at a rapid rate.

While that can be helpful, there are still tons of people I know of that hate the idea of taking the Skyway to work and paying that toll every day, all while having to deal with traffic.

The LLC business account pays the bills.

Best advice with contractors is always warranty, insurance, pay with card(if theres a 3% fee so what) and no large deposits.

You can literally find answers to all of your questions within the confines of this site.

That's less that what my father is paying on policies in Florida for a $400k home not anywhere near the ocean.

Aligning with a mortgage lender that puts their clients first pays off when the going gets tough..and it always gets tough no matter how 'clean' the borrower.

Let her keep paying the rent from the mother's estate if she needs to.