The time where men's function in society will mainly be sperm donor and jar opener is fast upon us.

I hope people start to utilize the functionality.

You can find the article on CNN at http://money.cnn.com/2010/04/22/real_estate/foreclosure_credit_score/index.htm30 days late: 40 - 110 points90 days late: 70 - 135 pointsForeclosure, short sale or deed-in-lieu: 85 - 160Bankruptcy: 130 - 240Using the above as a function of credit impacts from late payments + impact of foreclosure/short sale/dead in lieu, how does your experience compare to the numbers in the article?

Then listen to what Bill says above...As long as everything is functional and not putting the property or tenants at risk (nothing is about to leak, explode or disintegrate), hold off on the capital repairs until they need to be done.The one exception is stuff that would be a PITA to repair while a tenant is in the property.

The only contractor I've ever had to take to court I found on Service Magic.

I don't know how well it holds up in court but I know companies like Google and Microsoft use it.

We have security doors and they are functional.

I would have to then go to court and put money out and I have yet to see what the inside of this house looks like.

Petersburg landlord faces the prospect of federal prison.The landlord, age 55, admits in court papers that he falsified lead paint disclosure forms, making it appear that renters knew of a risk before moving into contaminated apartments.

Just trying to shed more light than is typically shown.Bill, the ball is in your court.