The association delivered certified mail to my tenant who was delinquent and ultimately evicted last week, meaning I never received any of the notices.Last week I was served papers and contacted by the attorney regarding the payments, which was my first contact.

Ultimately it's about clarifying your goals, and creating a plan that allows you to achieve those goals in the best possible way.

This is a difficult lesson that if you're self-managing and doing much of your own maintenance, you can expect that the burden of replacing filters is always going to ultimately fall on you.

Ultimately it was your fault (or your CPA's fault) for not knowing the deadline, but if it is a first time offense occasionally the IRS will waive the penalty.It doesn't hurt to call and ask for the penalty abatement.

The house will ultimately sell for anywhere between $12k-$16k, knowing this area. 

This question / this post to help identify areas is just the next step in a long process that will lead up to an ultimate purchase.

Unless I hear differently, I will remove that cost out of my closing amount, and ultimately have them reflected in my first year's cash flow figures

Much research ensued and we ultimately decided it wasn't going to work out in the area we wanted (the Palm Springs vicinity).  

Currently, Kris Krohn of the StrongBrook Group (Previously REIC in Utah) offers the following:Tons of YouTube Videos(50%/50% Equity Split + $3,995 Acquisition Fee per Property) Partnering with Kris on Deals(Must call for price) $5K Club includes Lease Options Pro($997) Maverick Pro($197) 10X Real Estate includes Deal Finder Pro($4,997) Life Mastery University Ultimate Access($97/Month) R.E.

Ultimately you have final say, however it is best to keep the long-term tenants happy.