ok, i thought i posted this yesterday but i couldn't find it at all. So here we go again.  I live in connecticut.  And i was wondering if an assignment fee can be seen as payment for selling property? I believe, as i ...

You should be the one sitting with your agent and your agent should be the one drawing up your contract to send over to them for them to accept or counter.

In addition, we have the ability to draw preliminary site and architectural plans, do virtual renderings, etc. 

Also, I don't see anything for the demo and hauling off of the existing structure, which could add a considerable amount.

Being next to a busy highway I'm sure lowers the value considerably. 

@Luther Smith Owning a property free and clear can be great for cash-flow, but depending on what your goals are, refinancing should be a consideration.

Some Helocs allow you to make interest only payments during the draw period.

You might still have to be the one to create any edging trench around the planting beds, but that is not repeated more than once a year from my experience so not as much of a hassle time-wise for you.And you have to get them to understand that good housekeeping on the tenant's part will not only help to control expenses, but also give them better consideration at lease renewal time ...

This will allow you to invest retirement funds into a business that you draw and income or salary from.

@Jean Bolger First off -- thank you much for your time to write the long list of advice for me -- very considerate people on BP!