The first three pics are of my house and the last three are of the neighbors for perspective and as I mentioned, I'm cutting the grass tomorrow!

Did they just take / cut up the outside unit?

I installed some Tarkett wood laminate in a couple of properties a few years back and have experienced it coming apart on the short side in a couple of places in both properties.

I've also seen this in many o...

For example, what would an individual have to do in order get as many properties as possible and not be cut off my mortgage limits.

If you reported a check stolen to the police and name someone as the forged, it is up to the DA to file charges, and if you cut a back-room deal base on a PI statement justice was not done.Joe Gore

It states the option, once paid, may be assigned.I locate my investor, collect 1-5%, cut a check to the owner, assign the option with my release, and usually get out of the way.

No points.I don't plan to but do private lenders request a cut of the cash flow?

A pay site is ok with me if it cuts down on the time.

If not, Apple's Final Cut Pro is now only $300.  

The best move-in special is something that adds value to the apt too (i.e. a cutting board so they don't scuff up your counters or a ceiling fan installed in a room)- find somewhere else to advertise your rents (from another BP post I learned about rentlinx.com and it's a great tool I use every day)- do a resident referral program - give them money (that is less than the lowered-rent option over course of a year) for someone they refer who signs a 12-month lease- crazy tip but always have your rent prices end in a $9 - there's a lot of studies that support this and you get the most out of your rent as possibleAt the end of the day, if your rent is way higher than everything around you then you'll simply have to lower it.