I would also have all correspondence with this agent in writing.

To Hakchinoy: No I would never write a note with negative amortization.

This same software was designed by the banks to use for themselves to help insure they do not violate TILA and RESPA laws.

These animals may be housed on the premises so long as they are in the direct service of those they were trained to serve and so long as Landlord is notified in advance in writing of the circumstances."

And as a web/software developer I'd love to build it.

Make sure you put EVERYTHING in writing, and I do mean everything.As for a split, seems pretty even to me.

Write up a note saying that I'm loaning her money, payable back over ten yrs or something?

We have a local Foreclosure and short sale guru, his own house is in foreclosure, but you can write him a check and he will "mentor" you I can remember sitting in the back of the room, Listening to one of the "A" speakers, talk about shorts sales.

Otherwise, it's hard to know what you should pay for, or whether your should engage, a property management company that will generally take 8%-10% of your revenues.In addition to finding a good book - Nolo's got great ones, and Jeffrey Taylor's Landlording Guide is fantastic but more comprehensive - I'd also recommend looking at property management software suites.

I am writing this in the hope that something very unique and inspirational comes forth.