They don't want to use a CAR form as that is a bit excessive and I'm not sure it even handles purchasing only part of a neighboring property.

Those fees do seem a little excessive (some more experienced landlords might disagree).

There are a lot of cash deals going on so you have to find the spots where the metrics are better or where you can compete if you don't have an excess of cash.

The COA was named and served in the HOA's foreclosure and filed an Answer, pleading it didn't know anything about the HOA's allegations but if the court granted the foreclosure the COA wanted any excess funds. 

If their gain was more than $500,000 on this portion, the cash proceeds would be reduced by the capital gains tax on the excess amount.

.)- lawn care (especially on multis)- snow removal- pest control- any damage in excess of security deposit- lost rent due to eviction- eviction costs- other legal costs- accounting costs- major capital items like furnaces, roofs, sewer lines.Don't fall into the trap of trying to break these all out for your analysis, then trying to squeeze each of them down.

Would it make more sense to remove it completely and eliminate $700 of excess insurance?

Having read a summary, and THEN started the book, it seems like Hill inflated a bunch of obvious ideas and characteristics and coated them in a syrup of mystical thinking and excessive, sugary words.

Here is some language from the one we are using:2.The entire proceeds of this loan are to be used for a business purpose and not for personal use and the property will be rented for a period in excess of 12 months.

This value of the house in excess of the amount you pay is a gift.