So far, I've installed vertical blinds for the sliding glass doors, covered the lanai with mesh and added a whole-house water conditioner, which also includes the reverse osmosis system for the drinking water.What was the outcome?

The water heater, appliances, hvac systems have all been ripped out.

This is not only to make sure that people are taking care of the property, but this is also to make sure that tenants aren't overlooking issues that could be addressed now that cost way more later.These can be minor roof leaks, gutter leaks, mostly to do with water penetration.

I’m worried this was the wrong move, as the waters now seem muddy with a second payment pending in Cozy, our bank floating the withdrawn money, and Cozy I assume being charged for that reversal from our bank; especially in relation to eviction.

Is this really going to get us dead in the water?

raising the rate like this on an owner occupied could get you in some hot water.

Quote from @Bryan Waters: Hi Sean.

Oh I forgot about the stolen furnace and water heater when it was vacant...remember when the one next door was torched by those drug dealers, yeah it got jacked then.

You can enjoy both Tampa and Pinellas counties right across the bridge, lots of beaches, water activities, all kinds of events happening, pro teams like the Rays and Bucks and no state income tax.Happy to help talk through what your buy box would look like

Your mortgage payments may be fixed, but your taxes and utilities will increase, your maintenance material costs and labor rates for repairs have gone up, and your property is wearing out (appliances, flooring, water heaters, furnaces, roof, etc. all have a lifespan and will eventually need replaced).