If it's a verbal tenancy, you have to show a practice of collecting rent that the tenant is no longer abiding by (or perhaps tenant shows up, and honestly states they were obligated to pay rent and haven't done so).When the eviction case is submitted, you give the tenants names, e-mail, phone, address.

I have a local handyman that helped me hired junk removal company and pest control for the roaches.

I would prefer to have control over my own property.

hey guys, I've been talking to a potential PM for my townhouse and he sent me his PM agreement for review.There are a few things in the agreement I didn't like, but I'm not sure if these are common practice or true RED flags.Would love to hear your thoughts...

My most trusted and often used contractor who lives in the area, and is practically a friend is the emergency contact.   

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I am realizing some of the gaps in my book knowledge and the practical knowledge required to see a deal all the way through.

Based in Tampa, I have a lot of knowledge in Pinellas County rules and regulations as well as best practices/highest returns. 

In the last few years, they've made illegal:-Rent controls of any kind-Limiting of fees or screening charges-The ability of HOAs to regulate STRs or LTRs in their neighborhoodThat's just the start.

Also if you are selling, hopefully your agent has advised you but good practice to have a vacant unit to open the buyer pool to owner-occupied buyers/house hackers.