Where do you draw the line between "circumstances" and fraud? Seems to me that you were cut some temporary slack and now you feel entitled. Are you not bound by the various contracts (mortgage, occupancy) related to the property?

So is the eel is a passive investor or a parasite? Is it an efficient predator? One good contact and you`re all set. I`m so confused.

QUOTE (invst4profit @ Jul 25 2009, 02:40 PM) This little park is my freedom 55 plan. . You`re still working?!!!!! Awesome property! Correct me if I`m wrong but the previous owner would have to be receiving roughly 1/4 from you monthly (VTB) than the monthly +`ve cash flow at closing? Would...

QUOTE (invst4profit @ Jul 23 2009, 08:01 AM) Purchase price $ 410,000 (includes all purchase fees, legal, etc) Mortgage P&I (VTB and HELOC) $2200/month (100% financed) Taxes $4100/yr Insurance $1140/yr Utilities $1700/yr Septic $1100/yr Water $1000/yr Grass/snow $3400/yr Misc expenses/repairs...

QUOTE (terri @ Jul 1 2009, 09:17 PM) Neil, how old is the house in question? this may be very different from your situation, but with older houses sometimes the water line for one is on another property. For instance, in my personal residence, circa 1885, I had a wet spot in the basement...

Regarding the water. Your bill is a reflection of how much water goes through your meter, and the water/sewage rate. Even if he tapped into your line, it would be before your meter. Likely usage and rate has increased. Check for obvious waste (taps, toilets, gardens, leaks, teenagers showering)...

It is caused by water wicking through the bricks/mortar carrying dissolved salts. It can often easily be scrubbed off with water and a stiff brush. It will likely recurr until the source of moisture is removed.

The woman in the story apparently did everything by the book to evict. But she did EVERYTHING WRONG beforehand. She was clearly inexperienced going in and accepted marginal tenants because she thought that she was `gauranteed` rent by ODSP. What a crybaby!

I believe it is their responsibility/right to remove any branches that overhang their property and drop needles etc. Other than that, unless the tree is causing some kind of structural damage, they`re trying to take advantage of you.

Be thankful you don`t have kids! You`ve received some really solid advice. You are in this postion on 2 incomes for a reason. It`s time to re-evaluate more than just your job!

QUOTE (selewis @ Apr 9 2009, 06:48 PM) hmm... watched the newslink video... would have been nice if that was all our tenants had done to our place. i think you guys need to see these pictures. and these are just a taste of the rest of the unit (which did include dog poops as well)...

$200 bucks to change a flapper? Must be that baby face! Was it a plumber or handyman? A skilled, honest handyman can save you lots of money. A hacker may cost you. Sometimes you just have to jump in, and then learn your way out. Start doing some smaller things yourself and you will learn and...

QUOTE (ronda @ Mar 22 2009, 10:30 AM) The furnaces have been checked and they are working fine, there are no grow opts in there. The gas bills are fine it is the power bills that are out of control. I am going to talk to direct energy to see if they can determine which suite is using more. Do...

Are you making your decision based on cost? Comfort? Durability? I would have to agree that the carpet is probably the best way to go upstairs for comfort and noise. Also, that any spills or wetness will quickly ruin laminates. People often choose laminate flooring because they think it`s...

It really depends on how much of the drywall and insulation needs to be replaced. If it`s very localized to the "5 inch crack", then you may be lucky at ~4-$600. However, it could be worse than it looks. 1000-1500 might get you a whole new 10x10 ceiling.

QUOTE (ShariAnn @ Mar 9 2009, 08:08 PM) We`re about to close on our first investment property, and we`re a little uncertain about one aspect of the necessary renovations. We`ll be replacing the flooring in the two largest bedrooms and the hallway (all upstairs) with laminate, but the carpet in...

Is painting the door not an option? I`ve had the front of my brick building tagged several timesand use paint remover and alot of elbow grease. I`ll be trying a product called `taginator` as soon as the weather warms up. The sooner you can get to it, the better.

I`m curious as to whether the issue is marijuana, or simply smoke? ie. is it a non-smoking complex? What if it`s medicinal?

QUOTE (jessandy @ Feb 21 2009, 07:05 PM) http://www.bchydro.com/etc/medialib/intern...ard_heaters.pdf Gee.....a hydro company telling you that "Electric baseboard heaters are generally close to 100% energy efficient"...?????? That may be true if you`re standing on the coil. But how...

QUOTE (invst4profit @ Feb 20 2009, 06:20 AM) Wow! You can get rent in the $3000/ month range for the house, apt. and garage. Nice. Let`s see if I can ask this as neutrally as possible. Does that include rent from the wife?