So if someone is stuck on finding that property for fifty cents on the dollar, they're going to miss a lot of hidden deals.

The rule states fifty percent of gross rental income will be spent on expenses BEFORE debt service.

you own fifty or more keys which don't fit anything...

Knowing that the building was high on a hill, about fifty feet above the water, I started doing research and found the following, which was later confirmed by my lender that we did not require food insurance.In my case, just because a properties address is designated in a flood zone, there can be buildings on the property that do not require the insurance.

I also think this is where I put that "I work with a network of investors" and that "I have deals in all fifty states".

I'm with Dave on this one Ash, If your late fee is fifty bucks - you've made an extra three fifty in the deal.

Maybe it wouldn't bother me so much if I didn't have to pay taxes on the Martha Stewart effect and those handles cost a more reasonable buck-fifty or so each.

Please pay your rent promptly so you may continue to live in the unit that you now occupy.As per your rental agreement:Rent is due on the first (1st) day of the month.Rent is late on the second (2nd) day of the month.We allow a grace period through the fifth (5th) day of the month to pay your rent without incurring a late fee.On the sixth (6th) day of the month we charge a late fee of fifty dollars ($50.00).If we do not receive your rent in full in a timely manner, we will serve you with a 3-day legal notice, “Notice to Pay Rent or Quit”.  

We could probably retire just fine now, but we enjoy our jobs still and will work for another few years at least (to mid-fifties). 

She bought the thing for $50,000 fifty years ago and she just wants to keep it.