Starting in real estate.

[Deb Allis]

Although I love the whole process of renovating, I do not flip properties.  At least not yet.  My start in real estate happened when I moved to Fl. 8 years ago and rented my property in Massachusetts where I've spent my life till the move. I then purchased a property in Palm Bay Florida and renovated and rented it out.  The renters left the condo in shambles.  The place had to be redone from floors to ceilings.  The security deposit did not even start to cover the costs.  The smells...ugh!  

Suggestions would be welcome on picking better renters.  

Is asking for advise against the rules?