I doubt you have any legal options.

I do not believe there has ever been a tax credit for investment properties so I doubt it.Waiting becasue of tax reasons is a silly thing in my book - don't live your life according to regulations.

Though I doubt my husband would fully retire.

I always worry and feel weary of those who have convictions without any self doubt.

I found some tips at the Popular Mechanics website.http://www.popularmechanics.com/home_journal/how_to/4279117.htmlAlthough, I doubt landlords will be able to force tenants to follow some of the article's suggestions.

Cronkite had no fear, taking on presidents and anyone else that got in the way of the American people and what was right.All I hope is that his death makes some of the wanna-be journalists out there think about doing what's right, and getting back to the roots of what journalism is all about . . . unfortunately, given that corporations are running the show, I doubt that'll happen.He will be missed!

I highly doubt that the Chinese are satisfied with an iou at this point.

After electrical and plumbing contractor costs I doubt you'll ever see a return on the investment - but it wouldn't hurt to have a contractor just look and give you a bid, then you'll really be able to run the numbers.For most rentals (unless a nicer home where hookups are almost required) my opinion is to not put too much emphasis on hookups.And to answer your last question - definitely do not offer to pay for something that may not even be an issue for your next tenants - don't take money out of your pocket by anticipating a possible non issue.

Just to add my thoughts, if the house is pretty new (you said 3 years or so), and it's a cement slab foundation, this is likely just typical settling of the foundation.

As far as ruining the relationship with my Dad, I don't know, I doubt it as we are pretty close but I believe I have an exit strategy in selling it once I get the repairs done if we ran into problems.