with the information provided can someone please give me our cost basis so I can figure total capital gains?

The way I see it, I have 2 options: 1) inform her of her responsibility to turn on the heat or be liable for any damages caused by the cold weather or 2) turn on the heat myself.

If you can learn to understand the fundamentals of a given market you can make informed investment decisions. 

This community and forum have been an absolute treasure trove of information and Id love to actively contribute along the way.cheers! 

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Lancaster city limits short term rentals to only certain zones of the city so definitely look at the city website for that information.

Can anyone recommend sources for contact information for property owners?

Be careful following the advice of strangers on the information superhighway.

I'll DM you with more information.  

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