What ended up happening was that we talked with an attorney and the police department and both agreed we should keep the tenants belongings for 30 days in the apartment, and if her family didn't clear it out, it was our property.  

The only caveat is you can't lend any IRA money to any disqualified parties - your parents, grandparents, spouse, children, grandchildren, spouses of descendants, among others.

I am currently comparing mortgage options for my first rental property that I plan to purchase early 1st quarter next year and I have come across some controversial approaches with the type of mortgage.I have a mortgage officer that I used to purchase my primary residence in California (note: the loan is ONLY under my Wife's name and we jointly hold title, so I "technically" do not have a mortgage at all), that has provided rates for a investment property - which Is what I understand is the best (safest/honest) way to go....I also reached out to another lender who said its better to apply for a "second home" type mortgage, and that "the mortgage police" will never know the difference - this feels wrong, but I would like to know what you all think....??

Then the police raided and tore the place apart looking for drugs, and THEN it finally went to auction.  

"   " No Damn it , its a real big wild snake sitting in my window sill "    I ask if he called animal control    " they are closed till Monday , and the police dont kill snakes ' .  

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/03/25/police-say-su...I guess you never know who you may rent to.

W/D would be relocated here.My reasoning is that while three bedrooms may be more popular, more occupants/strain the septic system, and not having to descend into a basement to do laundry may attract better tenants who really don't need the third bedroom.I realize three bedrooms typically bring more rent, but with a 3 bed 1 bath having the laundry in the basement, I'm not seeing it attracting the best tenants.I'm at the top of the rent range for this home/neighborhood ($795 central Illinois) and am faced with trying to attract better long term tenants, or continuing to rent to short term people who are using it as a stepping stone.I want to make it a better value for potential tenants so that rent increases are justified.

This situation is a 0.00001% (I made this number up, before the data police come for me) of the time occurrence.

Btw the police station is two blocks away, so that means nothing for future reference.

If you find something you can really like you can always call the local police department and ask for crime stats.