I’ve had an easy time renting (low vacancy), easy time collecting money (low credit risk), and very limited damage.

I am also concerned about getting MDF cabinets, because I read they are especially susceptible to water damage, and because I am not sure they will be good enough to attract a potential buyer for my house.

The burden will be on the landlord to prove damage i beleive.  

There was about $1,200 worth of damage inside and it was disgustingly filthy- not sure how this compares  to you all but it's been our worst clean up yet.  

I am still dealing with my problem tenant and my tenant has recorded me stating she can stay in the house as long as she like as long as she does not damage my property and pays rent. 

Evictions are few and far between, but when we have one, the security deposit is NEVER ENOUGH to cover back rent and damages, the tenants always owe more.     

Additionally, they owe you for any damages, cleaning fees, etc for move out. 

Our property had shown signs of termite damage to a structural beam during the initial inspection, and I paid for both a structural engineer (to verify the beam’s integrity was sound) and a termite inspector (to verify there was no active infestation).  

In all the years under this property manager I have never received a single late fee charge, or damage to my home charge, or any charge for that matter.

Fire or major water damage and extensive mold are walk aways for me, but other wouldn't care as long as the price is right.