--@Joe Papp - tenant now reveals the issue has been going on for 3-4 months. the tenant had subtenants (roommates) in the past that we knew about, but to our knowledge those subtenants moved out months ago with no issues. we have several properties where tenants have frequent overnight guests - and we had made the assumption that this person (the roommate who was locked out) was simply a frequent guest, not an actual subtenant....if that makes any sense. 

It may be fine initially but the problem may come up in the future more frequently and hinder living situation for the landlord and other tenants living in the same house.

New RE investors frequently try to save a couple hundred bucks by 'doing it themselves', and it ends up costing them thousands in taxes that could have been avoided.Best of Luck with Your Real Estate Investments!

@Claudia Everett, foreclosures happen in all markets and in all neighborhoods (however some more frequently than others).

I've raised the rent about $150/mos above market rate in light of his making a big premium and the fear he may request more frequent repairs.

I have a friend who does locums work and the placement company is frequently responsible for providing housing. 

http://wfpl.org/the-future-of-floyds-fork-louisvil...I frequently kayak and kayak fish at Floyd's Fork.

Another reason why I would like to move is because I have a 1 hour commute to/from work (2 hours total)...plus rising gas costs and frequent oil changes.

Especially since 2 casinos opened and the college is on the horizon.

@Shalom ShorePlumbing issues can happen anytime but what we have found, when taking over old properties is that there is most always a backlog of deferred maintenance-- and plumbing and appliances are a frequent offenders (probably due to expense).