I will naturally either build this into the rent or, if possible, pass it along as a cost (and benefit) to the renter.

Another tenant calls the utility to report the smell of natural gas.

Put in your offer, "earnest money to be provided by certified funds within 72 hours of lender approval" or some such.

From our example if either spouse does not notify the other spouse of their income amount, as well as nature of the income they are penalized with claiming the entire 100% of the income.

Certainly not a situation of a plural nature.

I know that's a very broad question but I'm curious to know which strategies you have found to be most profitable.I am naturally leaning towards fix and flips because of my numerous contacts with contractors that I know are reliable.

Since I already have standardized contracts and forms from my lawyer, the only expense I accrue in setting up a L/O Sandwich (no "t" in sandwich by the way) is the marketing to advertise Rent to Own and paying a certified property inspector to do a once over on the house.

I'll bet, and call me cynical, but I'll bet even a certified saint has a tipping point.

Its not difficult to find out the certified Home inspector.

There are essentially two types of insurance you look at for an investment property (in addition to your own personal liability insurance):- Landlord Policy- Builder's Risk PolicyThe landlord policy will protect against damage from tenants, vandals, some acts of nature, etc.