For example, somebody who violates the non-smoking rule: written notice, first fine $25, second fine $100, etc. 

On the other hand, a cash-out refinance of your current duplex is another avenue to explore, albeit with considerations such as the risk of losing your low 3.5% interest rate and increasing your loan amount and monthly payment, thereby reducing your current positive cash flow.

Just like how so called agents, literally 50% of them, can't even help NON-investors.

Be sure to lay out the terms clearly in writing, get signatures on everything, and hold payment until the final walk-through and key handover.

. ;-)Attorney General’s legal action against Quality Loan Service results in payment to homeowners, delays foreclosures and stops deceptive practiceshttps://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/attorney-general-s... thanks for clarifying...if they were the players you had to contend with, i can see why the need for suit.

I'm thinking yield, years in operation, operator experience, asset class targeted, accredited/non-accredited opportunities, assets under management, etcLet me know what else you think is necessary to include!

You could consider offering to have the shower inspected by a licensed professional to provide a written report confirming its safety and functionality to address your tenant's concerns.If your tenant continues to refuse to pay rent, you may have grounds to evict them for non-payment of rent.

WHATEVER you or any other real estate investor does #1 - Never Ever Under-Estimate non-supportive parties:  HUD, REVERSE MORTGAGE LENDERS, FHA, YOUR OWN REALTOR, Financiers, INSURER'S, LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEES - bribed Police Inspectors especially!  

I have $18,000 saved to use for a down payment and closing costs.

Our mortgage payments started at $2300, but due to increasing property taxes and insurance, they have alarmingly risen to just under $3300.