All Forum Posts by: Stone Teran

Haha yup. Also, you don't want uncovered windows that either look vacant or a person walking by can look in and check out the merchandise to steal.

 That's really a small gap:  Prospective handymen can talk all they want.  It's tough to see their skill until they start doing work.  I'll pay crap to a guy who doesn't know much, but true pros make great money.

My suggestion is to hire through a trusted referral or to start them off on a limited scope project that's somewhat difficult (in order to gauge their talent) before taking a bid on a more substantial project. 

That first month's rent is always interesting.  You usually don't have much info about their payment history and who the BS artists are.  It's good to be pretty pushy early on.

On my last purchase, I posted 3 eviction notices on the day of the closing.  That was my introduction haha.  These were all people who owed from the previous month.  None of them paid up, so it was a good move. 

 You should get married.

I've never understood the definition of millionaire.  Is it a million in assets, a million in cash or a million in assets less liabilities?

I'd keep the students if I were you.

I let renters know my "top" rules during a showing with nothing in writing because everything is in the lease.  The top rules being don't be late with the rent and no pets.

Yes, most banks do this "cash out" financing.

Most likely, yes.  Have you had too many vacancies, rents too low, too much expensive outsourcing, expensive mortgage?

I've been through a million times.  Let the guy stay if you deem him responsible but don't pay out any deposit money until everyone leaves.

I had the same problem (search for my thread).  Bleach the cement floor and then apply oil-based Kilz and then add new carpet.