I do thank them for being honest about "X" habit and let them know we do have strict rules.Questions: Are there any proving questions anyone uses that can help me find out things like "bad tenant habits" over the phone?   

While we were never overtly irresponsible with money (i.e. gambling debt, drug habits, credit cards, expensive cars), we moved many times, did PhDs, and spent the better part of our 20's and 30's doing things that might have been personally enriching, but were at some level exploitative of our time and not financially beneficial.

On all scenarios I would fix all code violations and make sure you are providing a habitable environment and fix all leaks.

Most of the homes selling significantly below asking price are in need of repairs to be habitable.  

You will receive an Addict award along with a habit; as well as learning and retaining useful real estate information without struggling.At the bottom of this page is a list with help in it.

i found 'begin with the end in mind' (Habit 2) of 7 Habits of Highly effective people, helpful.

We are sourcing a real estate agent right now as well as this I know will be a vital piece of the jigsaw.

If the location is habitable by humans, then I'm open to invest.My second filter is that I personally need to be able to visit.That means zero Muslim countries because they don't accept Jews, especially Jews who have an Israeli stamp on their passport.The third filter would be that it must be in an area that I can conduct reasonable amounts of research on from my computer, so if there are no English resources for me to research, then the odds of buying are slim to none.I have properties on both coasts of the US, but nothing international yet.

It's simply calculated and charged (at 12%) for a shorter period of time (6 months).You asked that it be explained in detail, so I hope this isn't toooo detailed, but I'm going to give you the calculator punches on a simple 4-function calculator:(amount borrowed) X (interest rate) = (annual interest**)(annual interest**) divided by (12) = (monthly interest)(monthly interest) times (number of months you owe the money) = total dollars of interest paid**annual interest expressed as a dollar figure for total one year's interest at that rate*APR: I think you might just want to think in terms of the interest rate, instead of saying APR (annual percentage rate) as the APR is a combined rate that includes the interest rate being charged, and all other "finance charges" such as up front lender fees, prepaid interest, etc.The APR is required under TILA, the Truth in Lending Act, and only applies to consumer loans, so would not apply to a business loan, but your business banker might just be in the habit of using that term anyway.Dennis, are you still awake?

Assessors records typically assume normal wear and tear unless a building permit is issued for repairs or it's placed on a "unfit for habitation" list.