Partnering, formally or informally with a GC having them finance materials and labor to the end eliminates the need to finance the rehab, simply contract on a turn-key basis.Don't forget government as a financing source, economic development loans, tax abatements and bond financing can be used in connection with private funding.

You have the right to object to any charges you would like but the procedure is probably governed by State law. 

The Ontario government back in the early 90's past a bill that mandated all municipalities must allow a min of two units per property.

If there's a major change in government throughout the Middle East, and it becomes more stable, perhaps prices fall back.

Are there any professional organizations or sites that you go to regularly, such as government information, professional appraisal sites, title insurance/closing information or maybe real estate schools?

Wondering if anyone has watched Porter Stansberry's video on Youtube or at his website www.endofamerica15.com. if so what are your thoughts on his predictions of whats to become of our government and the devaluation of the dollar.

This was before the new government standards went into effect on diesel, and diesel was actually cheaper than gasoline.

The government is huge, tenants have more rights than than a pedestrian on a school crosswalk.Unfortunately, it's hard to hand money to our landlords for their nonsense when we know we can do a better job.

To get a bit philosophical this is a great example of how government, regulators, big banks etc. make thing difficult just for the sake of making things complicated.If you could not cash a check that was posted dated, or the bank had to hold a deposited check until the date, there would be no issue here.Also what an eloquently simple solution to making sure you get a payment to someone on time without having to worry about the funds being available when you send the check.

I still adhere to all the usual tenancy checks and screenings.I totally agree with the statements about looking for higher class tenants HOWEVER Las Vegas is a different market and my property is near Downtown in a low socio-economic area.The A++ tenants with college degrees aren't looking to rent in this neighborhood.I am personally dumbfounded by people who don't have a spare $1000-$2000 tucked away however my experience in the USA, what I've read and what I've been told shows that many people are living from paycheck to paycheck and don't have any savings.5 of my tenants in the USA get disability or some sort of monthly check from the government.