However, hauling away a truckload of items and cleaning beyond standard expectations could reasonably be charged to the tenant, as it goes beyond normal use.Goodwill Gesture: Since this tenant was great for 5.5 years—paying on time and caring for the property—you might consider waiving part of the cleaning cost as a goodwill gesture.

Basically, the more you ask for relief as a percentage of the total, the harder it will be.You will need to show a hardship that you did not create.

Purchase price: $490,000 This is a unique opportunity to participate as a investor in a single family residence valued at $3M and higher.

This is perfectly fine if you are going to be living there a long time, but I see people who use a home as a stepping stool home to a larger home in future and make it very customized to their liking but then when try and sell it, it does not appeal to the masses.

@Caryn Fischer You can sell your house to your child below fair market value (FMV), but the difference is treated as a gift.

Jackson County TDR is working hard to position our area as a year-round destination, and it is catching on, but I wouldn't count on significant, year-round cash flow from a vacation rental here.

Avoid any self-help eviction tactics like changing locks.Maintenance: As a landlord, you’re responsible for ensuring the property meets basic health and safety standards, including working plumbing, heating, and electrical systems.Inspections: While there are no mandatory inspections required before renting, your property should comply with building codes.

I am helping other investors as a realtor now, so if you are ever interested in listing it or just want some comps, let me know. 

I would only place it on DeFi if you're fully aware of the risks, or as a smaller fraction of the CeFi.

Looking at this property as a long term rental strategy.