Ashamed of being a owner.Trump has his name on Trump Towers..Rental is a Business not a  hobby.sounds harsh maybe, but my point is so is being a landlord, you make decisions they start , stop with you, your responsible, and your the one that's going to have to represent your self if you go to court. get sued, You don't have to be their friends,, that's not every a great idea,, but your the owner , manager, one whom set the standards of what they are expected to follow according to your lease agreement.  

Hey @Ian McDonald, not trying to come off harshly but my question is very basic, are you really ready for this?"

I think if you can't clear the clog with chemicals then yes, you could be cutting into the walls. to keep the cost down figure out where that clog is and then you're just cutting out a portion of pipe and repairing what I imagine is no bigger than a 3'x3' hole in drywall.

Haven’t lived there and understand the winters can be harsh but the upside I feel is worth it.

I would only use the more toxic chemicals as a last resort and only with special precautions such as a padlock on the attic access to prevent accidental access by the small children or pets.

Harsh reality but it is.In my experience I quit my good paying job to become a real estate agent back in 2012.

I will be a little more harsh than others.

Currently, the regulatory environment in Austin for STRs is harsh and will get even worse if we get a new Mayor in the next election. 

I know again this is harsh.. but having funded this stuff since 2002 and started in Indy in 2003 and I work 15 markets I see this time and again and again and again..

I hope that didn't come off as harsh, I just don't want to see you putting your eggs in an unreliable basket.