I mean, I knew the roof was old, but I thought I'd be able to get away with not replacing it for at least 12 months.

I'm having trouble renting my perfect 3/2 at $1350 but my sister is renting up 4/3 and 4/2 for $1500 and $1650.

Depends on how much you spend.If you spend $1200 or more a month on purchases, the AMEX Blue card will provide the highest cash benefit I have found.If you might spend less than $1200/mo then go for the Chase Perfect Card, I have both and use the chase when they don't take AMEX.They are both unlimited to the amount of cash back per year, but the AMEX is a teired rebate schedule 1.5% to 5% for gas and groceries, and .5% to 2% for everything else, where Chase is 3% on gas and groceries and 1% on everything from the first purchase from the first purchase.

At one time I found furnishings that I believe were called 'loft style beds' that had extra long mattresses, perfect for dorm rooms, etc.

You can get away with things if no one report and you can hide very well.

Ned -I'm not arguing (I'm definitely no expert in this area), but if that's the case, how do HUD, Fannie Mae and other lenders get away with providing mortgages to homeowners?

You did perfect, in my opinion.I hope the thief gets everything he deserves.

Not perfect but under the circumstances all that is warranted.As for the walls I personally never allow a tenant to do any work especially painting unless maybe they are a professional painter and can provide you examples of their work.

There's a reason why there is an extra 6 pages, that aren't covered in the 2 page specials......when everything Doesn't go smooth and perfect.

This is why SDIRAs are a perfect vehicle to fund performing notes!