You can often uncover major things with a little research before you view the property - Ages of appliances, HVAC system, foundation/cracks, plumbing leaks, small electrical things (bring an outlet tester), signs of previous leaks, termite damage etc.

In NY, NJ, CT, PA, MA the security deposit is regulated, as well as how much you can collect at lease signing. 

Definitely not a good sign.  

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If you are a rookie and investing out of state, you are going to need an all star team.

As these sub single member LLC will be disregarded for the IRS the only tax return will be for holding LLC.The piercing of the company veil is a concept that if you don’t treat your LLC as a separate entity (failure to maintain its documents, registration, commingling of money, not signing as the LLC, etc...) it will show a judge that the LLC was only your alter ego and he would deny any of its liability protection (inside and outside).California is a state that requires that each LLC owned by a resident or doing business in the state has to pay a $800 franchise fee.

If not you will find it in the mailbox and can keep it until someone contacts you, or not.If folks change tenants and updated rental agreement are signed, we make it clear that we do not deal with divvying out the security deposit.

Once that is ok'd by all parties then loan docs are generated and sent to title.Title sends the title docs to you or you can go to their office and sign. 

The signs are obvious when a tenant is about to leave unexpectedly.

If you feel the agent mislead you or rushed you to sign off, you may be able to file a complaint.