I know it's not supposed to be funny, but I think that sign is hilarious (and pathetic).

I suppose that could even look like a second little mini-boom in some cyclical fashion since demand rises but rates fall.

Well since you called me out, I suppose I should offers my answers :) Turnkey 1) What was your experience like, positive or negative?

Brandon, if you are someone who knows nothing about real estate, but yet you know that this area will go up in value, realistically, don't you suppose that people who DO know about real estate will also know about this area?

that drip is supposed to happen. no worries as long as its dripping in the hole in the washer box.

I bought a "turn key" property, where they bought a property at auction, rehab and placed a tenant so I as an out-of-town" investor was not supposed to do do anything.

This company uses the heat treatment which is supposedly the best way since it kills them all in one shot.

Although Jon is correct, that you can order forms from the IRS, there is one thing that I noticed that could be problematic for you if you order the forms this way.It is now February 20 - and 1099-MISC was supposed to be postmarked by end of January (or first business day in February in certain years).

I think that's the only place there is a potential vulnerability for us, but all investments come with some degree of risk I suppose.

We feel they should have caught the damage during the initial walkthrough--some of it is very obvious.The contract states they are not supposed to spend over $200 without first getting our authorization, but they had our barn repaired for $500 dollars, took the money out of that months rent, and then sent us the bill.