:-)Mistakes are where you learn, and we've learned a TON and grown together in the process, so there is a positive side.

Don't be afraid to make mistakes, you'll do great and make a nice bit of coin for yourself.

If a person had researched the Department of Justice registered sex offender database they would have caught the mistake. 

When I opted to take the half off in exchange for making the deposit non-refundable, did I waive the option for that deposit to be used against any damages, or is that a mistake by my landlord which they should be responsible for? 

Just alittle info on WC NC mandates all business to buy workmanscomp ins if you work as a sub in Nc you also will need Wc if not then he gets charged with it at audit time and they do audit when your policy is up for renewal . 19 percent is not bad cause if you go threw a temp service he will have to go threw an application process then have to pay 35 to 45 percent and the bank is running all the money threw his company so he will be responsible to pay taxes on all money he can't write offI think it's nice of him to allow you to work on your own property also cause his liability ins is also responsible for the workman ship if you were to make a major mistake which cause a claim he would be charged with it I'm a contractor is Sc are rules aren't that strict I hope this will shed some light on his position

I am going to post some random posts on hear of my current successes or failures. Today is about failure and what went wrong.I have a quote on my visualization/goal board sitting next to me. It states "Risk and Failur...

If I can help it,I only buy units with all utilities paid by tenants.When I started out,I got an older duplex with a shared meter.Have not repeated the mistake since then.6 months ago,water bill at that unit jumped from 45$ to 2000$-in one month.Then it stayed that way for three billing cycles before I caught on to it.Turns out the neighbor had connected a hose pipe to the backyard pipe while tenant was away and started running a car wash on my dime.When informed,tenant was essentially nonplussed.Not her business.

@Jacob James CaballeroJacob, you are going to make a big mistake as some have warned you in this thread because you are so green.

Uncle Jerryll will tell you a story.By mistake I sent 2 written letters to some old  woman with a violent and technology retarded husband.I guess after the second letter they freaked out , called me up, asked me wt EF this was, and they will call the cops.

Think my 4 plex has tenants that lived there 10 years :) from prior owner . let me know if further questions be glad help anyone from my 3 year experience down there so that maybe you don't make my mistakes.