What happens if the water service line has to be replaced?

Or the always popular, “My tenant moved out and stole my washer, dryer, water heater and light fixtures!!!” 

It’s been bumpy with positive income. lots of expenses,  220 w batteryinstalled, utilities , gardener,  Water heater etc and cohost is eating up positive.

Along with a kiddy-pool sized litterbox in one corner of a room, cat urine and feces in the OTHER corner of the room on the carpet (newly installed by the seller when I bought), and a smell that made my eyes water walking in the front door.The lease has a clause for Tenant-Caused Damages resulting from tenant negligence.

Lot's of sharks in those waters.

I stopped at the "right" part.You need to start interviewing PMs in Austin, getting a feel for prices to renovate(hvac, water heater, floors for material + labor, etc.).

The licensed plumbers do not get permits for water heaters, I have never heard of one being red tagged solely for not having a permit so I do not get permits (and know no one that does) for swapping a water heater.  

Water damage is one thing but getting smoke smell completely can be tricky! 

A 3/2 in CA is a bargain for $300K while in our markets, $300K would get you a move in ready 4/2 on the water. 

Another lesson is to research companies online and in forums like this before you do business with them and if you decide to do business with someone, dip your toe in the water slowly and continue to research the company after you start working with them, because things can change quickly.I have some questions:1.