If the repair process requires painting the whole thing, which it may need to look good- I'd optimistically put the lifespan of a professional/specialized 2-part (epoxy or urethane) tub/surround (or tile paint) etc- paint job, with above average prep work at ~3 years.. a "high quality" tub respray like this will cost just as much as a brand new tub, and touching up/blending a spot repair is specialized, expensive work as well. but yes I agree with the other replies either way -(unless, *perhaps* there is already easy access from behind etc to get to the repairs and inspect flooring etc without taking tub out)- it makes sense to rip it all out so you can address any potential water damage, and overall there is no reason the resulting new unit shouldn't cost aprox the same ballpark as the repairs .. and new of course will look much better with a much longer lifespan. 

I converted my home to a rental a few years ago and I did not set up any special accounts- just a regular checking account.

There are many good people under these programs, but likewise there are many looking to sell a sob story.

Just wanted to get peoples opinions about this idea. 

No, it isn't poverty of the pocket book that limits people, it's poverty of belief that they can become someone.

In this week’s post, I am turning it over to Brent Voepel.I got into a conversation recently with people in the industry about the price of property management.

That trend has continued unabated.Now I see people commuting to Boston from Portland, Maine (!!!)

For most people, the goal is financial freedom.

In any case I'm looking for a recommendation of an attorney that specializes or has experience with tenant/landlord laws in PA.

Some people pull all the equity out of their rentals to buy more, others like to pay cash for them, others pay the mortgages down faster because perhaps they want them paid off when they retire, others just let the tenants pay them down over time.