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@Glenn Zhao  @James Wise  as James suggest its probably not PM its probably asset class some properties in the US just are not appropriate for out of area investors you need to be like Timothy Murphy III  those type of folks can make it work  ,,, you on the other hand get killed financially and maybe not too far off if the hoods are that bad it could be physical risk

I lost upwards of 30lbs with the expense of one injury rehabilitation. 

I need to work with a number probably with a 10-15% variations so that I can budget appropriately.

I've had that happen, too.Is this the appropriate term in IL?

Way to controlling.You need to know and understand what is appropriate behavior for a tenant and what rights you gave as a landlord to screen for, monitor and enforce. 

." - I would think that a 3 to 5 year lease is appropriate for a local business.

I called right back and said I didn't feel that it was appropriate for the president to hang up on one of the owners who is seeking information.  

That seemed like an appropriate response to each of them.  

And the remaining difference between that original depreciable basis and the net sales price with the appropriate capital deductions will be taxed at the appropriate capital gain rate for you.