Look too for memorandums filed on properties as these folks will be locking up properties.Talk to the title companies, tell them you're starting out and ask them who some of the area investors are, they usually don't disclose clients but remind them it's public record who buys and that they aren't being asked about specific deals, they may tell you some names..Same with RE attorneys, talk to them and just let them know you'd like some direction, not referrals as they don't like making it seem as if they are endorsing anyone, but just as to common knowledge of who buys.

What is the time frame to file in small claims court in colorado after landlord has notified tenant they owe more than their damage deposit?

I doubt that seriously, a public or private corp.

My parents will be 80 in 5 years so I know we are at a crossroads in having a talk and seeing what they want and how we can accommodate that without jeopardizing their financial security.

It seems a little bit too good to be true with minor risks etc.If they actually are secure to invest with, have you guys got any idea if its profitable at all?

I'm close to Boston so for some people its not the end of the world b/c of the public transportation.

Out of that $540 you're paying:TaxesInsuranceUtilities (at least when vacant)Legal costsCPA costs (or, higher taxes if you try to DIY your taxes)Vacancy (even if just for a week or two during turnovers)Routine maintenance (inevitable, stuff really does break)Make ready costsTenant damage in excess of security depositsCapitalThe 50% number is well supported by large data sets.

Most important question -- if the deed doesn't get recorded into the public records (let's say the title company forgets for some period of time or the buyer/seller don't use a title company and it takes some time before one of them has it recorded), does that mean the sale never happened?

Any damages (ie nasty carpet) would come out of the security deposit, but if the carpets are that bad then she's no getting the other unit.I'm fine with the extra $20 per month the previous landlord set up for the dogs, but also would rather have extra amount in the security deposit for cleaning up any pet issues.

Even the city has to get property they own re-zoned with public hearings and approvals if they're trying to develop it and it isn't an approved use.