I have the application,  lease, the crime free / drug free addendum, the security deposit agreement, the lead free addendum, electric service power start form for service, pet deposit agreement, move in check in sheet. and a policy packet of several pages.

He told me he's currently working with a mgmt company and they have set it up to do all financials out of QB because they felt the accounting side of the mgmt software wasn't powerful enough.I'll definitely look into this a little deeper myself, your experience is contrary to what I've come across.

I have renter's insurance awareness in my lease, and am thinking of putting in an additional clause that each roommate should bring his own surge protection power strip as additional insurance for the electronics.  

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In either scenario, it makes the property look less valuable and gives the buyer negotiation power.

This is decent advice for every day folks who choose to live paycheck to paycheck, or who can't summon the will power to save or invest, let alone take the risks of starting their own business.

My basic questions are :Siding 30 -40 years old showing some wear and tear - replace just paint or just power wash the siding and roll with it.

Hi BP,When I made the purchase, I spent well below my "purchase power" if you will because I wanted to ensure my 9-5 job could cover not having a tenant (which at the time wasn't an issue because there was a tenant).

For me this is the real power of investing in Amsterdam.For an out of country investor it is vital to have a good person and or company to do this for you, it has to be as passive as possible.

Leverage should be used to increase your buying power as well as your cash on cash return.