Naturally, I told him to first go learn anything and everything he could about real estate, then we could talk.

While though this situation is not same that news story has placed a spot light on this industry and all are being watch.  

I wasn't counting for paint or small things of that sort.Besides that, I ran the numbers and found cashflow to be positive and, if my estimate is accurate, about a 12% ROI.Does anyone currently invest in NB that can shed some light on the markets there?

I'm naturally skeptical, so keep that in mind.  

The best thing about thumbtack is anyone providing you a bid understands there will be competition because that is the nature of the site.Best of luck!

I would recommend lights and cheap sensors. 

If it's light rehab (paint, paper, minor stuff) then you probably don't even need to pull permits.As far as if it's too big...

all my tenants pay their heat, electric, gas and each is responsible for a light bulb outside of their door in the hall and first floor maintains a light outside his door and in the front of the building.....so I don't have an electric bill

The rent #'s seem light and I might invest in properties at a higher rental rate or increase rents significantly.

Once the tenant & landlord start this push-shoving, damages to the apartment can occur at any time regardless of if/when you file - - it's just human nature -- suck it up and move beyond the disappointment.If she says Sunday, the try to cooperate - - it costs you nothing and you could be home free.