Streets can be a to b one end and low d's the other end so do your homework.Dean- I would love to hear some examples of things you look for with pm charges that can be wrong.

But trustworthy boots on the ground will almost always be your best bet.

I agree that I don’t WANT to move my family there but In 5+ years that could be an entirely different story.... and that’s kind of what I’m betting on.

I think it’s better to rent, but if you’re fixed on buying, I think getting roommates in a townhouse would be the best bet.

Some of your questions are state specific (taxes are charged and paid differently in every state, so I can't address that).

If you're the only one charging for gas on top of the rent, then I wouldn't consider it.Unlike water, and if you control the thermostat as I do at my rentals, unless the tenants purposely leave the windows open on cold days to spite you, you do have some control over gas usage.

Yes, he can charge it because you agreed to it.3.

That's a rough story with your GC I bet that's a common story.

I'd call a few roofers in the area off of Craigslist and ask them, in general, what they'd charge per square for a basic, asphalt shingle roof.

A couple of days ago he said he would retrieve it yesterday and still has not taken it.Please advise me of what I can do:  can i charge storage fee (how much/day)?