Florida, for example, is popular with retirees and seasonal renters, which could influence your rental strategy.5.

On new builds the maintenance is lower but there could still be damage.

Even if you have enough for a down payment and closing costs, there is always a chance the furnace or AC goes out the first time you try to turn it on (typically this would be caught by an inspector), or some major damage happens that insurance doesn't cover.  

He has to prove damages and you haven't stated anything a judge would award damages over.Putting in insulation is a good investment for you long term. 

Hello AllWe suffered fire damage about 2 weeks out from listing....less than 5 hours ago.

Would you charge damages from the security deposit?

Hello BP community,I'm a landlord in California, and I'm dealing with a situation where my tenant is refusing to pay rent for the time during which mold repairs were being done due to water damage from a neighboring unit.

Use a screwdriver to poke at the sill plate to look for rot or termite damage.

You probably recoup the 5k in ARV, but Old North Milwaukee is an economically challenge neighborhood, so manage your expectations.Avoiding frequent turnover, tenants who don't pay, damage property or cause other issues is the name of the game to achive long term profitability.

Treble damages are available under the statute if its proven to be a pattern or practice.