Also, since you are new to finding tenants and renting, should you get someone who damages your unit, probably not a big deal since you haven't renovated it yet.  

You'll have tenants that don't pay, damages made, and potentially other disasterous situations occur on your properties. 

Properly maintains/doesn't damage the property.3.

Luckily I had a good reason because there was massive flood damage in the home.

An attorney is not needed provided your not making a claim of fraud or misconduct/damages are being sought. 

Like deferred maintenance, (bad roof, worn out water heater/AC Unit, warped flooring, water damage) etc, unpaid utilities,  unpaid taxes, a second loan, unpaid HOA fees, a bad pool, bad reputation, sometimes squatters, sometimes they were drug houses, and so on.

We also had guests get drunk and damage property and equipment, including punching holes in the walls and throwing loud parties that disturbed our neighbors.

If rent payments are missed or damages occur, this gives you legal recourse against any or all tenants.Best Practices:Professional property managers, like those managing rentals across North Texas, always screen every adult living in the home.

Umbrella Policies are good, but they are not an asset protection tool, they only cover litigation/damages after you’re already in litigation or found personally liable.

I would send a lease violation notice that advises the tenant that they have violated the no smoking provision of the lease and that it needs to be cured immediately - to include complying (not smoking) and remove any odor/damage that may have resulted.