Curious if anyone has tried the smaller 20 gallon water heaters? 

Let's break down the pros and cons of each approach:Forming an LLC in the State Where the Property is Located:Pros:Compliance with Local Laws: Establishing an LLC in the state where the property is situated ensures compliance with local regulations and laws specific to that jurisdiction.Legal Clarity: It provides clear legal jurisdiction and may simplify any legal proceedings related to the property in that state.Perception: Operating with a local LLC may give tenants and local authorities confidence in your commitment to the community.Cons:Additional Costs: Setting up and maintaining an LLC in another state means incurring additional registration fees, taxes, and possibly hiring local legal counsel.Administrative Burden: Managing multiple LLCs across different states adds complexity to your administrative workload, including extra paperwork and compliance requirements.Tax Implications: You may face tax obligations in both the state where the property is located and your home state, potentially leading to double taxation or complexities in tax filings.Managing Through Home State LLC:Pros:Simplified Management: Handling all properties under a single LLC streamlines administrative tasks, reducing paperwork and simplifying tax filings.Cost Savings: Avoiding the need to establish multiple LLCs in different states saves on registration fees, legal expenses, and ongoing maintenance costs.Consistency: Uniformity in management practices and legal structures may contribute to efficiency and ease of operation across your real estate portfolio.Cons:Legal Exposure: Operating out-of-state properties under a home state LLC may expose your personal assets to the laws and liabilities of the other state, potentially diminishing the liability protection the LLC offers.Compliance Challenges: You'll need to ensure your home state LLC meets the legal requirements for conducting business in other states, which could involve additional filings and fees.Perception and Credibility: Some tenants or local stakeholders may prefer dealing with a landlord who has a local presence, which could impact your reputation or relationships in the community.Ultimately, the decision depends on your specific circumstances, risk tolerance, and long-term goals.

It has separate gas, electric, two hot water heaters, etc. 

But eventually you take the leap… you decide to go for it and you tread water until you can swim to the next level of your future.For me, I was about 20 attending a photography seminar as a store employee and the day I heard that phrase it hit me… I’m going nowhere being the employee.  

It is the sad story of being in landlord-unfriendly state.I will definitely try making the repair as minimal as possible until I can evict the tenant more efficiently.

I don't walk on water, so let me preface and I am not doing this to brag but just state a point.

@Todd Allen I dropped my coverage after I had 3 houses flood in Hurricane Harvey and they denied my claims because Windstorm only covers water coming down, not up.

I'd love to look up the address and let's embarrass the realtor who can't sell it as well as the builder who didn't' build it or design it efficiently enough and who lost all your money. new construction in columbus is on fire and wherever this is built is not reflective of any person we have worked with in our market. can you shed some light on the deal? 

The roof begun leaking this week and has caused water damage to the ceiling of my unit and I notified the HOA of my issue on Monday.

Any of the utilities that are tied to the property (usually water) such that if the tenant leaves and they are not paid, you have to pay them, you need to make sure they are paid.