The first property we wanted was in a 55+ community and peeking in the window it had newer carpets, nice appliances and was in overall great shape.

Don't worry........these same people refuse to have granite because it's radioactive.We have new homes going in against a large power line right of way & they are selling quickly.The funny thing is one home had what looks like Al foil on the windows facing the wires.

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They are both great at learning the fundamentals.Also - here's some articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideHow to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessHow to Start Investing In Real Estate at a Young AgeOh - and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

I have a duplex, currently live in one side, and need to make a decision on a window purchase.

If the property was always used as a primary residence, and the property owner decides to move out and rent the property, they owner has a three (3) window from the date he/she moves out to sell, close and qualify for the 121 Exclusion.

It can't be that much money to put in a new faucet.But then I'm a big picture person and tend to look at the overall situation: if this was a good tenant otherwise I would just chalk it up to the cost of doing business.Whether you can deduct it from deposit would depend on whether she'll leave nice or in the middle of the night.Also, if this is a long-term tenant I might just forget about it, but if she left tomorrow, I'd be more inclined to put it against her deposit.

Know what you should be working on long term to get your score up, if your going conventional financing and you have over 4 mortgaged properties you will have to have a 720 mid score.Whatever you do don't go and 'forget' a property going conforming,,they will find it,,ask me how I know (LOL).andy

The judge told the sellers forget your neighbors and get out, and pay the plaintiff couple's attorney fees and other costs while your at it.The only other time I sued was when a newer investor went behind my back to try and buy my deal at a higher price and the seller cooperated with him.

And don't forget a photo :)