I just drafted my own custom estoppel certificate which I am requiring the seller and her business partner (i.e. the "tenant") sign and have notarized which will stipulate:-------------------------------------------------------------------1.

These other 48 could potentially be great customers for a realtor.  

The ads are very nice looking and you can customize the look (again, free) It then posts to an unbelievable number of sites (including Craigslist) also.. free!

You might think that just comes from working harder longer, but not so much as smarter.I'm afraid this is getting way to long, but it will tie together....You must set up your business that is appropriate for your skills, financing capacity, the population served, the market for your product and be able to compete against the alternative opportunities your customer base may have.

Do your customers ever ask for the reference of a good contractor?

In my opinion, your tenants are your customers, not your business partners.

IMO, yes, initially when you gather contracts and documents you should have them reviewed as to "form and content" so that they will be applicable in the area you operate in.Getting documents off the internet as investors do, they just can't address local custom, that could boil down to a local judge's opinion on topics, so yes, before you start have your contracts blessed with legal water!

The difference is, I had a customer in Arlington who bought his house in 1978 for 85k.

I couldn't justify paying a contractor for work that I will enjoyable do.I really really wanted new cabinets but the old ones dress up very nice with a little customizing.

The company had zero regard for their customers' financial situations and the impact of buying a time share with horrid terms.