As the landlord we set the standard, I set my security deposit based on the risk level to me as the owner / manager. 

We only did two specific LLC 's based on the address of each property because an accountant advised me to, but I am wondering if this will work?

I would only be focusing on only one area and market and the based on what I am hearing, the full turnkey service might not be the best way to go... 

Every time I asked them why this is so expensive they keep playing the same records, we trust our contractor, if you want better deal you might want to find out someone yourself who  would do it less expensive.

Based on my experience, I strongly believe that investing in a Hollywood property with a pool can provide the best overall return on investment (ROI) and speculative value growth in the area.

@Kim LeJeuneIt does help, however my intent was not to solicit more information but rather to illustrate the dynamics at play. 

There must be quite a gap under those doors.And what about all the base molding?

Hi,My father purchased this 2-family house (R5 Zone) back in 1976 in Astoria Queens, and just like many other landlords in NYC he rents out the cellar/basement.I've been reading online the definition between a basement and cellar based on the link below, and I think my father's falls under a cellar.

Real Estate is a long term play.

I just don't want to have to look and experience the ugly rear staircase every day, especially in the summer when I am go to the yard daily to grill or play with the kids.