HI all, I'm new to Bigger Pockets and real estate investing and I love the site and have been a sponge for knowledge.

Jeff is A+++++++++  (Edit:  Oh geeze, dumb site won't let me post his contact info. 

(B)   Except as may otherwise be permitted by applicable law, Tenant shall not perform or contract with third parties to perform any repairs of any kind on the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord.

I’m no pro like a lot on this site, but I have a fairly good handle on the expenses since I pay them.

Any interruption of Tenant’s use and enjoyment of such appliances shall not constitute “constructive eviction,” nor form the basis for any defense, set-off or counter claim by Tenant.Tenant agrees to pay as additional rent an amount of no less than $200 per visit or the actual cost of service invoiced by a third party plus $50, whichever is greater, if a tenant-initiated service visit is performed and the request is deemed to be frivolous or without merit.Charges for service/repairs performed where the tenant has been determined to be liable/at-fault for such charges by [Landlord/PM] shall be due and payable in full upon the next rent due date as additional rent.No smoking is permitted on the premises, including outdoors within the property's limits.

I've been using the laptop lately to browse this site.

Hire them hourly and put them under your wing... this is basically like the interview process... you groom the individual slowly giving them more and more responsibility over the next 2-5 years until they can run the job site on their own with minimal input from  you and can clearly communicate any issues that may arise.

As you may now, Robert, BP is the best site on the internet for real estate investing.

Exactly, the county site likely shows the exemption amount, just calculate it out.....Assuming the total Value stays the same.

I have the opportunity to purchase the 2nd lien position on a non performing note.