When it comes to getting rid of neighborhood drug dealers or unsavory activity that affects your investment, I like Rule #15: Always work as a team.For various (often silly) reasons, we shy way from working with neighboring landlords and property owners.

Appraisers are often hard pressed to go beyond a mile from the subject unless there are special circumstances.

In my perusing I often come across photos taken at bad angles, at night (!!)

If its an investment, its often just as crummy an investment as your investment in your car.

You are subject to more government inspections, often times both state and federal.3.

Of course it all depends on what kind of tenants you have in the properties because 1 bad tenant for someone with 1 property can be more time than 5 properties with good tenants.Thanks

Often, you can find a CPA who will provide services at a discount or almost as a donation of services in reality.

"Come over when they are not there and open the door and let the animals out"I have often given 24 hr notices to inspect, check smoke alarms etc. when I suspect a pet has shown up on a property.

Originally posted by Jonathan Tew:Also you can try checking your local Staples or Office Max they sometime have some to go by as well as rental agreements...I would not recommend this, these are not state specific contracts and are no better than some guru's contracts that are often useless in most States.A contract is something that is legal binding, I would recommend you have your legal bases covered to protect you, a Staples version will not do that for you.

This is often caused by inadequate ventilation of the attic space.