Since I never received an invoice, in January I enquired if the repairs were done.

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If the landlord pays the utilities, you have to include that too.However, as a house hack, below is the equation I would use:House Payment = Mortgage payment plus expenses less Rent (you receive from one unit)If your house payment for this property is LESS than what it would be if you rent a house in the area, then by all means go for the deal.

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I would send a notice to all the tenants that there is no smoking allowed in the units and that several complaints have been received. 

In a partial loss you will receive the cost to repair or replace if you have RC coverage. 

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I am looking towards the future is all.According to my contract for deed my buyer would receive a 14 day notice to cure their default. 

I have told them numerous times it would be in their best interest to list the property with an agent in order to receive the full amount for their equity.

At the end of 2nd year, principal returned would be $35917.46Total cash received after 24 months, assuming all goes well is $44980.10Decent return and allows me to get my feet wet.