Be fair, firm and consistant with the kids.

Jon and others give consistent advice to prepare for "unexpected expenses," it's the root of the 50% rule.

So, a roof that is 2000 square feet in area will consist of 20 squares.

Sold for $219,900 on your list, $200,000 on zillow.This consistent discrepancy between the sold prices in your data and in zillow (which is from public records) is interesting.

Insulation helps, but most families are going to use a pretty consistant amount of electricity.

Show me any stock broker that can consistantly do that year in and year out.

I have a network that does it consistently with pretty good results--it may just be the best of both worlds (shotgun vs. sniper networking methods)

This has happened consistently over so many decades that nobody even finds it shocking any more that the rich have to pay a huge percent of the nation's expenses.I think we should change to a per-capita tax where every citizen pays the same amount towards government expenses that are enjoyed equally by all citizens.

The property consists of a 2 family home and a seperate cape cod that is an antique bussiness.

Jumped the gun a little there boys ;-) I just wanted to confirm the value of relationships in any business, especially this one..in this day and age especially, there are people everywhere trying to take advantage of others..this site is restoring my faith in the REI community and I always learn something new the more that I navigate thru the discussions..There is NO substitue for HONESTY and INTEGRITY in any endeavor, and the consistent journey to achieve a win/win relationship with others should be at the core of any transaction, right?