Banks are rightfully suspicious of appraised values, especially in a still downward-trending market where foreclosures are running strong, and particularly when huge amounts of equity appear to have been created out of thin air on a deal.

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Keep it up and thanks for sharing the tip.

But I wanted to post that tip in case someone else comes across this thread while looking for help tracking down old liens.

I went through a bank owned home recently and I noticed the thermostat was set all the way on 90 so that was a good tip off that the system needed repair.

Any tips on what to look for?

Then there is a tenant down in a makeshift illegal basement unit (4th unit) that is paying on time, but I cannot continue letting him live down there if I am going to get a rental license from the city.I am meeting with the non-section 8 tenant who is not paying their rent, and the illegal basement dweller today, and was looking for tips on how to gently explain they need to go - and soon.

A house 7 doors down, in same quality/age/shape but only 1600 sqft sold less than 90 days ago for 133,500.

My main worry for you is if you don't keep an eye on the tanks level you can run out and suck air into the lines which is an instant service call that will cost a hundred dollars or more.

We have maintenance install the washer and dryers so they are hooked up correctly.We use teflon tape,the steel braided hoses wit the high quality washers on the inside.Where the discharge hose goes into the drain we install a strap to the wall so the discharge hose won't fall out when draining and leak.Even given all that if they have an old washer it can give out and water can be released.The simple fix is a drain pan under the washer with a pipe that ties into the discharge pipe in the wall.All of this will cost about 40 bucks or so not including labor.Well worth it than cleaning up a huge leak causing massive damage.We also check the hot and cold water valves the supply lines hook into from the washer.The valves might be gone and partially leaking.Also if the tenant installs the washer and dryer they might over tighten fittings causing bent pipes and damage or under tighten having leaks.Been my experience with over 20 units on a 30 year old building.