I would insist the apt and outside yard and basement meets health and habitation requirements of local codes.

"for $___/year, we provide "x" additional inspections")6) Liability policy that covers tenant intentional damage, criminal acts, and unpaid rent when skipped or evicted (through insurance provider that provides this kind of coverage)7) Financial reports per quarter (as whatever period makes sense to you) (this can allow you to advise the owner on the health of their portfolio)8) End-of-year review of the property to show conditions and suggested needed and preventative maintenance items 9) Preferred vendor discounts (requires a contract with a vendor to give better pricing)10) Eviction protection programs (this is usually done "in house" when you have sufficient number of units under your management to be able to offer this kind of program)11) Legal services (requires agreement with landlord attorney to provide those services at set fees)12) Professional photos option (for enhanced listing)13) Professional, licensed home inspection (this is more relevant for older homes to ensure safety and habitability are addressed) 14) HVAC filter replacement program (this can also be a program offered to tenants)15) Pet and ESA screening through pet screening vendor (helps to streamline and increase quality of screening)16) Client portal account for ease of communication, updates, reports, etc.

Can the federal budget handle billions more in lost revenue when it's already in record red-ink territory especially as it weighs potentially very expensive issues like health care reform?

Make sure you have at least one septic expert check it out.It might also be a good idea to check with the city/county health department.

If that's all I primarily had to do (along with building the infrastructure of a business - much like reorganizing a family and community for maximum productivity and holistic health - another part of 'my calling'.) then I can probably double or even triple my output.

Of course BP is an awesome site but I am wondering if this is a contrarian indicator on the health of the housing market.I would be interested if Josh could chime in on the actual numbers.I remember well the last bubble and should have sold when my secretary started flipping houses!

I have had a tenant in one of my multi-units for roughly 7 years now and have the past few months have progressively gotten worse in health.

Her health is failing and she needs to sell but said it will be 'AS IS'.

As I am a citizen of the wealthiest country in the world, I honestly believe that NO American should be hungry, NO American should be denied access to an affordable education, and NO American should go without health care.

I have had lenders agree to take larger hits, however, only in extreme circumstances (cancer or serious health issues would be one example).It's not a step by step "how to", but I hope it helps you.