Ultimately it is either a long process to get a check/fix, or they deny the claim.    

You’ll need to handle inspections, work with housing authorities, and make sure your tenant screening process is solid.

@Sean Anthony to us, this situation is really no different than a nonpaying tenant.We try to work with tenants, as "life happens", while keeping pressure on them by moving forward with the eviction process.

What is the 20% processing fee?

Where are you with the city required Certificate of Compliance process?

Costs and Timeline: The process of splitting and developing lots can take time (1.5 years) and may involve significant costs for permits, construction, and other development fees.If you want to learn more about how SB-9 can work for situations like this, check out our website "CityStructure" for more info and helpful resources.

So would it be smarted to hire more of an "assistant" to manage everything and be a little more in control of the process and procedures?

I’d appreciate any insights, lessons learned, or recommendations from those who have gone through this process.

You'll just add to your losses and still have the same mess to clean up.The process for abandoned property is to give written notice to the tenant at their last known address (your rental).

@Steve L There’s certain expenses that are just part of the process.