It is MUCH better than another intro we tested that Brandon Turner came up with . . . yell at him about it, though!

Apparently, any house that is built before 1978, you have to get a lead based paint test before you start any demoing of walls.

I have contractors whom I trust and who I know will do repairs properly and with long-term functionality/savings in mind.While my tenants might be equally qualified and have the same level of diligence, there's no way I can know that for certain, and I don't want my rental property to have to be the guinea pig when testing whether that's the case or not.So, I agree with Jon...I wouldn't accept maintenance work over a deposit.

Sorry, but see the Howey Test and you can play amateur lawyer like me.

The only way to know is to test it and see if it works for you.

So I have been testing out a few different apps to sign contracts using the iPad.

Should I get these tested as well?

Another week and I'll be sending required paperwork to the DRE to test.

Already I have seen the advantage to that as although the lot had a previous house on it the county(los angeles) is STILL requiring me to do a soils test/geotechnical report!

However, I haven't registered for the test yet.