@Kim Parker in addition to your lease, check your state and local laws as they pertain to providing notice to enter for repairs/ maintenance/ emergencies.

Here in DC metro area there are 2-3 different kinds of contracts that are used and the language pertaining to each of these changes depending on the jurisdiction.

Thanks all, I'm eager to learn anything that I can pertaining to Tampa RE.

I am however planning on wholesaling out of state for various reasons pertaining to the market up here. 

I may be bias but I believe you're living in the better market as it pertains to buy & hold.

My questions pertained to advice and steps going forward as well as possible "unusual-ness" of such a late report, etc. 

I've written an article about them but it mostly pertains to AVL city limits.

A security deposit, a written lease, and first month's rent pertaining to the lower level.- So, with this in mind, my mortgage lender estimates that my total rents received/rent schedule will be in a certain X amount of range-Unfortunately, just about a week ago, when the rent schedule is ACTUALLY done, it turns out the rent scheduler appraises the ENTIRE rental for a much lower amount instead of considering the basement/house hacked portion of the property AT ALL, which I thought was egregious, all the rent scheduler did was pull MLS comps and make no distinction between the basement or the upper part.  

He also has a podcast which i did not know about and listened to a few episodes pertaining to Evanston as that is what i am focusing on right now and they were quite helpful: https://www.straightupchicagoi...Would recommend !

Written by attorney investors, it's full of practical advice pertaining to management of investment property, has sample forms that can be edited, and - most importantly - they tell you what your primary state laws are and where you can read them.