@Brent Kiger  I've taken a tenant to court for past due rent & damages, but in my cases the amount was worth it ($6k) and I was confident I could collect since I knew where she worked and was prepared to garnish her wages (which I did until I collected the full amount). 

The toilet failed causing a large amount of water damage.

If you are not sure what to put in the email or whatever form of communication you choose, this is what I say:Be sure you follow all recommendations for the county by local emergency officials.Please remember to bring in all outdoor items ahead of the storm including things like patio furniture and children's toys.Let me know if there is any damage to the property as soon as it is safe to do so.  

With that being said also be weary about buying water damaged houses from Harvey.

The damaged part is not vinyl, it's aluminum coated in vinyl.

Buying a park in a poor location will cause more struggle and brain damage than it is worth, even if the price seems right.

When he was at the rental and saw the damage the former tenant did and just the state she and her family left, he offered to help.

And I would hold onto their damage deposit until legally allowed, or you are fully comfortable that there is no need to keep any of it for damages. 

Hi,My tenant damaged two panels of the garage door by backing up to it.

It had been empty since it was purchased in 2017 as the owner purchased the home for his father and made updates (new HVAC/water heater, bathroom fixtures, flooring, kitchen, also a new roof was put on in April due to hail damage).