Fire and the elements I defy, for they cannot destroy me.

He fired me!

Lots of black/hispanic gang activity, absentee fathers, single welfare moms, gun fire in the night...etc.

I once had an inspector in to check out a property after my offer was accepted and he managed to miss the fact that transients had been having fires in the basement (urban area-long vacant house) and had actually caught the joists on fire.

There should be a provision in the contract stating that if he is unable to fulfill his obligations you can fire him.

BTW...on that big workshop with 3 phase...we decided to NOT fire it up as the utility here wants a HUGE deposit.

Those "normal home owners insurance" policies are intended for properties that are occupied by the owner.So you'll need a landlord's insurance policy - liability coverage, fire insurance, loss of rents coverage, etc.As far as rents and how much to pay for a property, in the landlording forum you should be able to find plenty of references to the 50% rule of thumb / guideline.

I am nervous that they dont vent to the exterior and I know they can be a fire hazard if not used correctly.

I fired a house cleaner for this same kind of crap - here's my drama: Why you shouldn't nickel and dime your customersI'm with the other guys . . . get it done, then let them know that they just lost a customer and any chance of a referral.

If it were an apartment I would not lease to her because of the fire hazard and risk to other tenants.