I feel like it's a space where great operators can really clean up, since the bar is set really low, in my experience at least.

That experience taught me the importance of leaning on local expertise, even if it feels like an unnecessary expense at first.One strategy I’ve seen work occasionally is offering the tenant a “cash for keys” deal, where you pay them a small amount to vacate voluntarily.

Carl, Sorry to hear about this.. especially while you're away I'm sure is not a good feeling. 

@NA Bruny-fils Absolutely, feel free to DM me your email so I can send you the details and you will get notified of future events.

If you feel ambitious, you could try a BRRR strategy adding additional equity to the subject home and then taking equity out of it to pay off either the HELOC or if you decided to the refinance the primary residence. 

So, when Trump changes to no tax on tips I feel inclined to change my rental income structure.50% reduction in rent.Previous 50% made up from a mandatory nontaxable tip. 

I have never done this before even though I am a licensed real estate managing broker however I don't feel confident enough.

Switching the utilities into their name without safeguards in place—knowing the tenant might act out—seems like a misstep on their part.While it’s true you’ll ultimately have to cover the cost, it doesn’t feel entirely fair for you to shoulder the consequence of their decision.

Feel free to PM me and we can discuss. 

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