.), please describe for me the worst-case scenario for an eviction process if the tenant refuses to leave at the end of a lease term (assuming I do everything properly according to MA laws)?

It sounds like the plumber took advantage of the situation. second… Many property managers wouldn’t know much difference between a hammer or a screwdriver so expecting them to go assess the situation is not practical.

I’m especially interested in spots with strong short-term rental (STR) demand, where the laws are favorable to investors.I have around $250,000 USD to put down as a deposit, and I plan to finance the rest through a mortgage.

Assuming they were professionally prepared and compliant with state law, these should define your default interest terms – probably in your note.

Taking legal action against another party necessarily involves questions of law and can result detrimental legal impacts on him if he files a lawsuit without proper grounds to do so, or where the opposing party may have counter-claims against him.

Quote from @Katie Nolan: Here's the Oregon Landlord - Tenant Law: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors090.htmlHere's a handbook that may be easier to understand: https://oregonlawhelp.org/resources/landlord-tenant-law-oreg...If you're going to be successful, particularly in a heavily regulated state, then I recommend you study the law regularly.

I invest with my brother in law, Jeff Harding.

It is free to you and costs the tenants $35 to run their credit.Depending on your state make sure you understand the laws around discrimination.

Our state law states "An owner may impose a reasonablelate fee for each month an occupant does not pay rent when due."

(2) Does anyone have any best practices or tips on dealing with rental properties and tenants that have been impacted by a natural disaster?