If anyone has been paying attention to the Atlanta market it started rising around 2011 and has continued to rise.. effectively property values have skyrocketed.

Most leases will have a clause stating that any verbal agreement would not take effect - check the original lease.In the new lease you can set your own rules and policies.

My question is, what is the purpose of the petition and how will it effect the probate process moving forward?

Hello,How to increase cash-flow: Find wastes and mitigate inefficiencies; With sub-metering water & sewer use drops by 25 to 35%.

They include but are not limited to the following: Contaminated soilProximity to a hazardous waste siteOil and gas wells located on the propertyHeavy trafficAirport noise and hazardsOther sources of excessive noiseProximity to something that could explode, such as a high-pressure petroleum lineProximity to high-voltage power linesProximity to a radio or TV transmission towerProperty AccessThe property must provide safe and adequate access for pedestrians and vehicles, and the street must have an all-weather surface so that emergency vehicles can access the property under any weather conditions.Structural SoundnessAny defective structural conditions and any other conditions that could lead to future structural damage must be remedied before the property can be sold.

It is most cost effective, next move to insulating pipes.

What all investors need is a solid grounding in Economics and the effects of policy, both locally and nationally.It really does help.Also, I wouldn't call this Investment completely not liquid.In fact, if you believe in future Interest Rate increases, and I certainly do, borrowing against these Investments increases your profitability as you can lock in the lowest interest rates NOW.

How much time do you have available to you that you can waste it getting wishy washy result analysis...

If the tenant is basically (judgment proof) such as credit is bad, they get paid money under the table as cash,etc. then it can be a waste of time to take them to court to get a judgment.No legal advice given.

Communicate with them about anything that effects them.