I think something got wet and needs a service call.The question now is, how strong an effort should I make to get the hot water heater lit for a tenant that has been dishonest and deliberately not paying me rent.She was served her Notice to Terminate today and she claims she will be out June 30 as instructed, but they are not trust worthy tenants.My first instinct is to try to get some money from them, at least to cover the cost of the service call, but perhaps there are better suggestions.

Welcome @Michael L. !It

After a month of bellyching something lit a fire under my ***.

The utility man asked her to step outside so he could check for the problem and would she please take her lit ciggarette outside with her.

@Frank Coppola You received very good advice from @Bryan L. It's

Originally posted by @Bryan L.: It depends on the type of loan program.

:DIm currently working on my credit.

Originally posted by @Patrick L.:It

If I can  work hard and work myself into an IT job making 6 figures and and climb the corporate ladder without a college degree then I for darn sure could hunker down and learn real estate for the benefit of my families future.Well that time has lit a fire under me and I've been listening to podcasts and reading books left and right.

We recently looked at some new condos and at $799k for a 2 bedroom in Alameda, it both lit our fire and discouraged us.I am a veteran and prequalified for the max VA loan through USAA.