The part about the contract is particularly relevant, in that a contract is really about solidifying what is acceptable to both parties; sure, most tend to favor one or the other, but the bottom line is that both must agree to it, or it is non-binding.One issue with our situation is that he did a lot of work; the problem is, he was set to do the more expensive work (hvac, some more electrical, appliances, etc) last, so the final draws were still rather high, but they had to be bulk draws because you can't parcel out portions of an hvac system or things of that nature.

It's good business to be a community player and to help out at times of natural disaster.

(It's natural - same property, same market.)

I think between the posts here and on Facebook, I'm going to keep them natural color.

@Alex Vidal If you're looking for conventional/conforming 30yr fixed rate financing on the back side, all lenders I've ever seen want a "natural person" or "individual" as a borrower - not an entity, like an LLC.

,etc.So on average if you knew you were going to XX you were going to have a bad night in tips.I was just trying to have an open discussion about it but it is a sensitive topic.There are other ways where you can see pay history etc. and names of tenants.Not me but some investor buyers play the percentages right or wrong and form an opinion.For the contractors they are really not all the regulated here.I am talking the handyman types doing jobs.Not tradesman plumbers,electricians etc. who work for a company etc.

I would consider doing this, but for higher rent, since management and maintenance may be increased.In Texas you don't have to disclose natural deaths in a home.

However, I totally understand the transient nature of life.

It sure is easy to vent when things go wrong but we often do not give people credit when they do the right things...human nature I guess.

By searching for one, you will find the other, but in a less predatory way.I'm not trying to hide the predatory nature, but I'm not trying to focus on it either, nor do I think its cool.