Seems like you are at the point where you'd rather turn over management to a designated property manager/management company, rather than dealing with the day-to-day maintenance yourself.

But with the way FEMA and congress are monkeying around and changing the rules today, I think there is so much uncertainty about what they will do (and what it will cost), I am back to excluding properties in flood hazard areas from consideration for purchase.

So that means lining up business today that I wont get paid for till May or June.

He said he had 14 showings set up today and 4 offers (pending showing) and that the offers were most likely going to be cash offers.This is insane!

Tracy Ellison - BeyWhy not ask that simple question to a real estate attorney, many will say "no, don't do that" and not even charge you.Is this done today?

It is cold weather and it's completely normal for people to put a sweater on, or at least long sleeves (like I did for the first time in our home today).  

*Teya; very good article in today's Pocono Record regarding Pocono rental properties.This is a very small newspaper but the story is on the front page. 

The HELOC is pretty much guaranteed to be the lowest interest loan you can get today (mine is 3.7%).

The law was changed recently that states that if you are a landlord and live off island you have to have an "agent" to look after the property and be responsible for day to day activity and be there for emergencies.  

I've said many times "I wish I had gotten my license and could save $6,000 on this purchase today."