This past track recordM along with future indicators (vacancy, population growth, quality and diversity of jobs, supply, etc.), places the investment as perceived low risk and high return.  

When doing a top-down market analysis, you want to look at fundamental supply and demand characteristics: healthy and growing population base, demographic trends, diversified employment sectors (so if one industry goes down–like the auto industry in Detroit–the whole town doesn't go down with it), talented and educated workforce.

3)Did lenders supply a loan for rehab to take place or was this something saved for?

If it had a refrigerator when they rented it, then yes, you are responsible for supplying the refrigerator.

From my understanding, if the landlord wishes to deduct any amount from a security deposit after a tenant moves out, the landlord must provide an itemized return letter with receipts for each reported issue.If a majority of the repairs/cleaning was completed by the landlord, how can you provide a receipt for the work (assuming the landlord had all needed supplies on hand to complete the work)?

In Montgomery County PA the voucher includes amounts for utilities and certain appliances, amounts which the landlord can receive if the landlord supplies the utilities and / or the appliances.

A home inspection report will NOT give the basement/foundation a clean bill of health if they spot something--they will recommend you seek out a competent professional, which in this case, would be a structural engineer.Full gut renovations--get reports/certifications for foundation, termite/pest report, roof inspection, plumbing esp sewer and supply/water main, and electrical service entrance. 

I’m also personally skeptical of MMT and the premise that we can continue expanding money supply without consequences.

Yes, that is still the case here in MN where Spring market is always nuts and demand is still high with supply being low.

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