I would continue keeping the water in the tenants name, since you are correct in that you cannot shut off the utilities for non-payment.We had the same clause in our lease as Bryan, with the tenants being required to maintain utilities (electric, heat, water) or face eviction.

They maintain a central database of licensees.Go to this website - http://www.com.ohio.gov/dico/ocilb.aspxLook up the guy.

I've heard several people speak about the importance of maintaining a bank book, which from my understanding, is just snap shot of your overall financial position and investment goals.

will PM usually be helpful sharing the info.I am ready to learn everything about being an LL and feel that renting to the students will be teaching me a ton :). just concerned that it will be too much and that they will turn my 2007 build well maintained home to an animal house :roll: .Thanks in advance.Ben

If you had someone buy your property with an AITD, you could structure it so you maintain the upside in the property and your debt obligation on the property goes away.

I am in the process of rehabing my first flip (while maintaining a day job) and have spent a lot of time meeting with subs, selecting finishes, etc.

You'll also have maintainence/replacement costs.

In my region Title companies don't maintain or provide this info. and scanning Trustee's notices is tedious.

I kind of lost interest in it after he quit maintaining it.

Lastly I have a good relationships with local workers and handymen to maintain it all for for relatively cheap.My question IS...