II suddenly see I should look into how Experian and TRW are reporting my file.

That got his attention and after 9 days he magically suddenly found the money in his account and sent it back....I ended up using the attorney my escrow company recommended instead as they worked with him for years.

. ;-)I know the Miami market is dripping over too and you're seeing a surge in S. 

One question on #2 (about the IRA not being allowed to have an, I guess we'll say "Exuberant," or beyond market average return): if an investor purchased any stock in the early years of some major corporations just before their future surge in value (Netflix, Apple, Google, etc), there would be no legal ramifications for the equity appreciation in that non-self directed IRA, right?

Exposing drywall suddenly showed hidden plumbing that was corroded, or a problem with electrical wiring, etc.

What if tenant suddenly wants to move in a month or two?

I offered 20,800, and all of the sudden they have multiple offers and need my best and highest.

Some good comments already precede mine, but one thing was missed.What about those who start out as respectable, but fall into some "life situation" (drug use, health issues, financial difficulties, etc.) and suddenly need to increase income at any price - including the loss of what was once a good reputation?

Paint upstairs then let the lower unit tenant move upstairs and do your downstairs work.I caution you on electric heat tenants do not understand that when the electric bill goes up in January they are paying for heat they just know that all of a sudden they have a $500 electric bill.

Suddenly he called me and said that he just came from the hospital and that he's covered in flea bites and he has a rat infestation in the house.