Because I dont care if the tenant loses all their belongings in a fire, or if they get sued.

Come grab some dinner, drinks, and talk real estate.

I am really not sure where this posts belongs as it touches on a few different topics.

This is a no-pets property, clearly spelled out in the lease.The neighbor contacted me to complain about a dog that's been in the unit for about 3 months & says it belongs to the tenant's family that has apparently moved in. 

I don't know how possible to de-contaminate a space with all of the tenants belongings in there.

We are personally comfortable being renters as it suits our frequent moves, but I can't help but feel like we could really optimize certain advantages like BAH, and VA/TSP loans with the right amount of research.The problem is we don't really have the time or interest to be long-distance landlords, and with very young children (and more on the way) the immediate time suck of rehabbing and the home chaos of living in a place under construction (if we went the BRRRR route) is almost completely out of the question. 

Milwaukee has shifted a bunch of stuff from the tax bill, where it probably belongs, over to what is commonly called the water bill, but includes snow removal, garbage and recycling, and all of the water related fees.  

Libby,I have section 8 properties and if you take care of the tenants they will likely take care of you and be long term tenants.I would say to them I can't afford it right now but if you will give me 6 months I will upgrade the flooring and give you a few choices to pick from.

The time is takes to renovate could be longer than you anticipate.

The property has turned over twice since the tenant moved in so tracking down who it belongs to is likely a chore.