get them for free from a local investor friendly title company....spend some time cleaning the list up and you're good to go, at least to get started. :-)

Mike Hurney, Director MassRealestate.net PO Box 307, Marblehead, MA 01945 781-639-8616 office PS Anyone got a business Cleaning Gutters for the fall leaves?

It was a drug addled area of lack-luster landlords and the town is Extremely cooperative - as they see it is being cleaned up as we rehab and re-rent well.

He is currently working through the cosmetic work that can be done without pulling a permit.Foundation and RoofSo far we have cleaned up all the units and hauled the trash to the local dumpster.

The house does need a new hot water heater, outdoor A/C unit, stove, refrigerator, carpet and paint, and some cosmetic upgrades = $3500-4000.

The city (or state, whoever) has really cleaned up Venice a lot.

Cleaning has been the largest expense.

They don't always do things the absolute best way for protecting themselves IMO, but she'll never have an issue with me and that would be true no matter who I rented from.She also knows I own property and as such I understand the pain of turnover expenses which is why she will get my unit back with a fresh coat of touchup paint if needed and the carpets cleaned on my way out the door.

Offer her $500 AFTER she moves out and leaves the place in broom clean condition.

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