Using 401k money helped me get part of the down pmt money for the apt building that allowed me to leave my job for ever:) To me money locked up in a 401k might at well be money in a hole in the back yard.

If I could make an inexperienced criticism I'd say this one and only criticism:A $3.3K profit seems too small, this leave almost no room for error.

Anyone else had problems with tenants leaving belongings in the hallways/stairways?

I wish I could talk my hubby into leaving his job.

Also, as a side note, if $14k is all you have (or will have once you get your refund), you're not leaving much for repairs/reserves.

Rich, I never leave them out.

IE what if: you own a rental and the park sends you a 3 months sell or leave, the park is converting to owner occupant only?

Marco SantarelliHey Marco, I am required to spin my wheels a bit as I cannot leave this area for the next 3-6 months and I do not want my first investment property to be long distance.

Removing it and redoing the hole in the deck would mean more $$$ than I wanted to put into the property.Good news is the property manager has found someone to rent it, and they are asking if we could leave the hot tub 'as is', would be willing to sign a release of liability as well as proof of insurance.

Consider placing Door Hangers on target properties: You can also use pre-printed post-it notes to leave messages at target properties.