Wisconsin has a 21 day timeline for landlords to account for any damages and refund the deposit, so if your State is similar, could also remind the seller of those statutes and that you can't just ignore these funds (like pro rating any rent the month of closing where you should be entitled to the portion from closing to the end of the month)

If you are serious about finding the deals having a system to prospect and follow up has proved to be beneficial.

of course the sale of hurricane damaged houses also confuses the issue (my house had no such damage but is only about 4 blocks from houses that did). 

Prospective investors should carefully consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses, and should consult with a tax or legal adviser before making any investment decision. 

Your insurance company will not take a claim on them as "Building" damage.2. 

It ended up being the main water line to the house that was old/rusted/damaged.

How much damage was done to the fence? 

The lawsuit asserts causes of action including breach of contract, unjust enrichment, conversion, fraud, and civil conspiracy, with the plaintiffs seeking $56 million in damages and injunctive relief.

While I am still having significant responsiveness issues, the quality of the listing and this new PM’s understanding of market rates is significantly better than my previous PM.I’ll note that during this time, there had been 2 hurricanes in surrounding markets (fortunately no damage to my property from either) that likely contributed to some of this vacancy.

Accurately estimating expenses like maintenance, CapEx, and make-ready costs is a common challenge, especially for new or prospective investment properties.