Next link describes some of these that I excerpt below:http://www.iaei.org/magazine/2000/09/afcis-emerging-technology-solutions-for-fires-resulting-from-electrical-arcing/Originally posted by article "AFCIS: Emerging Technology Solutions for Fires Resulting from Electrical Arcing":...Arcing occurs in wiring in two basic forms: parallel arcing and series arcing.

I am a HUD listing broker and have an article on the BP blog on HUD.

There are several articles on it.EDIT - They appear to own 33 properties.

Hi Josn,I will look into the article.

Interesting article by Charles Krauthammer in the Washington Post today.

So, how do you explain what happened in the article?

I've read a few articles and responses on here from seasoned investors on this topic and the general consensus seems to be that there is nothing wrong with buying property in a war zone.

I have looked through various posts and articles and seen some good suggestions, but I wanted to get some more specific advice.

Make it a priority to spend an hour a day reading articles and participating in the forums.

Ken, I used an administrative fee here that was basically a fine.I structured it by saying that in consideration of the rents such were agreed to under the condition that no additional administartive functions were to be required by the landlord and went on to describe what "additional administrative functions" were.In the event any additional work was required an additional fee for services would be assessed and such would become rents then due.So, if the tenant failed to return the trash cart to the rear of the property and we had to wheel it back, $25.00 was added, if they left trash or other articles in the yard for more than a day, or if neighbors called about noise or if I had to answer any police calls, etc.