This can be structured in a number of ways, such as: Both partners split funding and pay cashOne parter supplies all the funding needed and purchase the property for cash, the other manages/does repairsOne partner supplies the down payment, the other supplies the ability to get a mortgageBoth partners supply the down payment, but one partner gets the mortgageThere are numerous ways to structure a deal like this but be sure to advise your client to seek legal assistance when setting up the structure for the partnership.

My issues were cigarette smoke.

I mentor new investors in the New England area and hear "I wish I had met you before I spent all of my money" they get caught up in the smoke and mirrors and want answers so badly they buy in and come out more confused, frustrated than ever.

Every time I would show up she would be out on the front porch smoking a cigarette.

They can also save on water costs too.Get the smoke detectors with the 10-year batteries so you're not running around every year changing batteries.When you have turn-overs, re-paint always using the same colors. 

It is the natural order of supply and demand.

Section 8 demand around here is insatiable and seeing that there is no supply, I am very confident I can screen rigorously and get good quality tenants.

Depending on how the lease is worded the landlord refusing to supply utilities might be a breach which would entitle you to move out or refuse rent payment depending on local laws.

Demand is high all over the area and supply just can't keep up.So how is it in your corner of the state?

Our blanket policy works well for us with a housing shortage we are experiencing so there is an endless supply of qualified applicants that do not have any records or have ones that have aged out.This is just a prospective from a landlord’s perspective what you can understand where they are coming from and for other landlords to consider in their decision making.LANDLORDS: If you do not have a written policy, you could find yourself and your company in jeopardy.