People are poor because they are NOT industrious and frugal.9) This is a polarizing debate because some on here are bleeding heart Democrats and others are conservative Republicans.

So, I have been debating for about a year on whether or not to file a lawsuit for damages against my CA rental property?

I am debating setting up LLC's but as a California resident there is a $850 annual fee per LLC in addition to filing taxes separately and also my insurance would double as it would be deemed commercial property.

All the finishes depend on your location and your type of property and type of renter.If you are putting in high end cabinets and granite, I would expect a dishwasher too.There are tons of discussions on the forums about the debate between carpet and hardwood, etc.

I am debating between a college town rental and a non college town, with a college rental i know for the most part I will need find new renters on a yearly basis, but I am wondering if that if much different than a normal rental.  

I'm debating making it optional with a credit to the monthly rent - enough to incentivize the tenant, but not quite enough to cover the full cost with any leftover ($10-15 off monthly rent).Do you require any form of renter's insurance? 

He even managed to drag some of the heavy hitters away from their 5 year long debates to chime in on his potential act of self-immolation.

But, some retired folk lose their homes because they can't afford the taxes on the reassessed values, to just give one scenario of many I can think of.But, I think this debate should end.  

You could debate this in any direction for hours.We give appliances two repairs and then they are done, unless our appliance guy calls time. 

3. landlord assn's - i've been debating joining a narpm, but my experience the ppl at those meetings are like REIA's, mostly wanna-be business owners who don't implement too much.Love to hear your feedback, great ideas!