Apply it fairly, but stick to it.

I've seen many responses from contractors, saying they've got to buy materials, pay their workers, etc and if they don't know you, you should expect to pay a deposit.I can see both sides of the problem.Contractors, if I foot the bill for the materials, your risk is lessened.How can I propose a fair solution to my contractors?

I believe this is fairly standard across the board.

.- Interior TV antenna mounted:  pulls in a bunch of channels as we're on a mountain.- Board games:  We have a Kallax unit. 

BUT, my business was built on being kind to tenants, and fair to owners.

A few of my investors charge a point or two for an extension, every 6 months = 1 point seems fair.

Ask them what is a fair rent rate to go up to. 

You'll meet a bunch of fellow capital region investors and people who can help.

There are still people who are either young or fairly unsophisticated with money and choose to not use credit.

Your neighbor s as Sean mentioned, have a lower tax bill likely due to the fact that they live there and there are laws that prohibit the tax assessor from raising the property values more than 3% per year when it's your primary residence okay, it's also fairly common for your tax bill to significantly increase in the tax year after you purchase it.