You really do have to prove them you are the real deal.

Unless you have evidence the tenant caused the crack, you are out of luck.It sounds like there should be a bead of caulk between the sink and the wall to prevent water from seeping down.It also sounds like you should inspect at least once a year so problems like this don't go undiscovered for so long.

When owning property with an unrelated partner, you can choose from several structures: Tenancy in Common (TIC) allows unequal ownership shares and independent transfers, while Joint Tenancy with Right of Survivorship (JTWROS) ensures the surviving owner inherits the property.

I literally laughed through the phone at his suggestion, because I was broke, in debt, and in every way and unqualified borrower, and the lending environment in 2012 was probably stricter than it had been since the invention of the 30yr mortgage.

If you're talking about building an interior wall to create a bedroom, this could work so long as you aren't significantly reducing living space compared to the competitive rentals. 3 bedrooms with a tiny living area could cause problems.

.: Quote from @David Shaun: January marks the 13th anniversary of the purchase of my first rental property. 

I was thinking of that as well!

Welcome to the world of real estate investing!

Looking great! 

I really like the idea of leveraging local contacts for walkthroughs and feedback.