I would re-do my contract with the property manager & indicate that they will have to pay at least fifty percent--or some monetary amount- for things like what you have described- that are real damage and cost to repair---I find that money is only important to them if it is theirs--your money is never dealt with the same way.

Raise the tax on gas a few bucks in fifty cent increments/every six months to influence choice in vehicles and driving.

So far this week Ive looked at about fifty properties and having done so (plus seeing what is starting to appear like a swarm of locust rehabbers throughout the areas) I'm starting to think a couple of tri plexes could be reasonable in the short term while I look for that property that has a decent upside.

Well I have no idea what the Wichita KS market is like, but in most markets FIFTY FIVE YEAR OLD apartments don't bring in top tenants and top rents.

I base the above comment on the fact that I receive about 50 (THAT'S FIFTY) postcards PER WEEK from people wanting to buy my notes.

But we're in our fifties.

Deep Pocket purchases fifty his return is $300.00.Regarding Tax Deed, many people use my service because of the "Buyer Beware" clause in Tax Deed auctions.

Often, this becomes an issue with any installment sale as equity is established by the buyer, if the buyer reaches ten per cent or fifty percent, states may require certain courses of action.

And I have a question about security deposits. 5321.16 Procedures for security deposits(A) Any security deposit in excess of fifty dollars or one month's periodic rent, whichever is greater, shall bear interest on the excess at the rate of five per cent per annum if the tenant remains in possession of the premises for six months or more, and shall be computed and paid annually by the landlord to the tenant.We're planning to charge $650 for rent and from what I've read, the security deposit should be about the same as one month's rent, so a $650 security deposit.

Two points then, one, you could have fifty W-2s in one year, no problem if the borrower is in the same line or work for 2 years and the income quaifies as this can be considered "full-part-time" employment, that is also customary in the industry.