The next best thing is if it is burrowed in deep in the hole :Throw a smoke bomb or highway flare down in the hole by hand and then plug off the hole opening with a burlap sack or old blanket .

Just throwing out an idea here; if you have 300k to spend, and you don't want to deal with the headaches of management, have you considered alternatives to landlording?

Bill Hampton thanks Great summary,Just curious what made you throw this up on the forum.

.- - - -   SOTaking a large chunk out of an IRA at one time will throw that income as well as any other income you have for the year into a high tax bracket. 

I'm dying to close my first deal within 60 days so I can buy a gold chain like a gangster throwing money on the ground around the house to rub it in their faces!

Cosmo Lee I use 10 for PM10 for repairs6 for vacancy5-10 for cap exAnd throw in 5-10 for contingency.

Its all about tourism which creates jobs which creates demand Football stadium 7 billion casinos Wynn building huge megapark throw in some very cheap housing low interest rates, low  inventory  no state tax ,and Californians cash rich from home equity and you have the perfect brew  It is cheaper to buy a 200-300 k home then to pay rent   and of course the influx of retirees Vegas is on fire !!!!

It was the current big HML interest only payment that was throwing me off.

We have professional pics taken of our properties, throw a few on Craigslist along with key rental specs and details, and include a link to our Facebook page with many more photos and information. 

Well my little mortals...That brown stuff that apes throw when they are pissed at you... well ..