Children under age six and unborn children are at the greatest risk of harm from lead poisoning because their bodies and nervous systems are still developing.If the home you are considering buying on Land Contract was built before 1977 and you want to know if the house contains lead paint, you should contact your local Health Department to have the home tested.

That's when getting a bad tenant can honestly cause major harm to a small scale landlord.

Originally posted by @Jay Hinrichs: And yes Canadians Pay their mortgages at a rate that is to be commended Jay:That was once a bankable statement, but it looks like {the national} we may be unlearning that habit.

Because the real estate consumer has changed.As you read through industry publications, supply/demand reports, and prognostications from segment industry insiders the one caviot many are reporting is the changing dynamic of today's consumer as their habits relate to real estate.The bulk of renters today are composed of Millenials who have a desire to live a fluid lifestyle where movement and change is easier to incorporate into their lives due in large part because of their frequency in changing jobs.

Not what I meant Jay, I think those that have a clue could speak on BP about correct techniques, correcting bad habits, bad ideas.....that is, if they know.

Otherwise, it can become a bad habit and gain unconscious action pattern.That said, remember that you are either trying to buy equity or cash flow at a discount.

From there, you could ask them what price ranges they typically see for Single Family Homes (habitable or non-habitable depending on your preference).

Omar,if your brother owes more than the house is worth on the marketplace,you need to negotiate a short sale with the bank.After two long years,they are probably willing to listen to a short sale proposal.Your brothers credit is probably already destroyed so it's not gonna hurt him anymore than the pain he has already self inflicted on himself.If he refuses to deal with the bank himself,you need him put you on the title or give you power of attorney to handle the transaction yourself (whichever doesn't harm your personal credit).It honestly might be easier just to let the bank take it now and be done with it.Neither you nor he will get a penny of profit at this point.

If there was a legitimate habitability issue why did a judge evict them?  

Until it becomes a habit, you will have to force yourself to keep useful records.