The only time I would ever have the heat off is if the pipes have had all of the water blown out with an air compressor.I would have someone go to the house and turn the heat on and the water off.

The one time i consulted with their CPAs, however, it was not so hot.

Some of Big Daddy's vendors have approached my parents and asked if I would consider renting space in my building... it's air conditioned and heated.

.- the HVAC guy, who I count on to fix my tenants' furnaces and A/C the day they go out, and has very reasonable pricing- my plumber, who has unclogged many a drain, changed hot water heaters post haste, and changed garbage disposals and faucets when needed, so I don't have to.- my painter/drywall guy/cleaner husband/wife team, who charge me the same whether it takes 1, 2, or 3 coats of paint to cover the nasty colors a former landlord allowed- the floor refinishing guy, who has done a good job on 8 or 9 floors this year.

I'm concerned how it will hold up when hot items are placed on the counter tops.I'll be sure to post pics when finished.

The 70% rule does not work in HOT markets and it does not work in declining markets as well.

"Okay, fair enough" I said.The day of closing came, and the attorney walk in with an air of expected attorney know it all arrogance, that I paid no mind to, because I'd be $12K richer in 30 minutes time.

I just signed up to re-invest some of that into a local program where the utility company subsidizes insulation, and air sealing.

Austin is hot From the Austin Board of RealtorsI had a closing there yesterday, have one today, and another next week.

With Hot markets like these, strong deals attract strong buyers.