Mostly out of habit than true planning.Wealth Protection by Bronchick is a great book if you want to read up on the topic.

Habit seems to be the only reason.Do not focus on the lowest priced bid unless you understand why it is lower.

As the legal owner and landlord the property must remain habitable.

Sorry for the bold text guys, force of habit :oops: By prestige I mean I am more in the high end markets with top hotels, casinos and shopping malls etc.

Crazy uh, all because I had a greedy loan officer that led me on, but you live and you learn.I corrected my investing habits and now I'm wholesaling for a living to build my cash reserve up to start rehabbing.

I wouldn't make a habit out of that though.

Consumers are becoming much more sophisticated and knowledgeable in their purchasing habits.

Most states require that the OWNER maintain the rental in a habitable condition.Mike

Aside from possible predatory habits (check with your attorney's on this one guys if you are charging an up front fee), its just a pointless exercise to charge.

You're still a landlord and still on the hook to provide a habitable place for your tenant.