I'm respectful of my neighbors, so that they continue to be my advocates for me within the community.Our situations and MO probably vary, but I am glad that it is working for you.

Now do you blow the increase cash-flow on a nice vacation?  

Ned, Erik & Wayne all advocate getting an attorney well versed in tax liens, real estate & probate, I'll echo to that wise guidance. 

Trying to be an advocate for your clients part-time on weekends and during the summer is going to be another big hurdle you're adding in.

There are also great affordable new developments blowing up around the west-side?

Making some improvements (especially those that are readily visible) really softens the blow of a rent increase.  

The cost of rework makes it not worth taking the risk of no permits.I know people blow off permits, assuming "who will find out".

Furthermore, with interest rates at all time lows, I highly advocate that you take advantage and lock in your rate.

Any Unpermitted Transaction in an IRA blows it up. 

The wind is blowing outside now and this tree is living rent free in my head.Originally posted by @Scott Mac:Hi Benjamin,If it were mine, Id have this tree removed and the stump ground down to zero.A tree that sheds like this is not the type of rental experience I want to offer.Limbs are very heavy, and add to that the ice weight, and a renters best friend getting into a car with a baby and they are both crushed by a known limb dropping tree is a lawsuit (and emotional mess) I'd rather not have.Winter tree removal might be cheaper due to low demand and the ability to sell the firewood easier.Maybe a contractor in your area has one of these and can solve the problem in 30 seconds:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?