.: Side note: What’s up with deck builders using deck screws in joist hangers these days? 

Dillon,I have purchased properties in Nashua, Manchester and on the MA side. 

Typically they have a side entrance that leads to the basement which can be easily split up with a door/wall.

In addition- if it's not working and the tenant takes legal action, the judge certainly isn't going to be on your side when you tell them a flooring contractor said it was warm in the house.This game is all about mitigating your risk by being proactive.

The dog bit into the blinds, broke the TP holder off the wall, and scratched up the door and frame.

I've been an investor for 18 years but transitioned to commercial 8 years ago and the deal flow side of things is way different than 1-4 family residential.

There has been a lot of emotional damage to both sides. 

Others might be fine with taking risk, but least by doing this a person can get an idea of what might go wrong.e) Legal document analysis: it will usually take a few days to go through the legal document properly, as almost inevitably there are tons of gotchas that either have to be explained, or mitigated with a side letter.That is the very short summary of what I do.

I shifted from investing with a cash flow focus to the appreciation and tax benefits side of things.

Pro tip--make sure your exhaust fan in the bathroom is vented to the atmosphere--meaning out to the outside.....go out the roof or out the side of the unit or secured to an opening in a soffit vent grille off the house.