I’ve since learned my lesson and have take every precaution to protect myself.

@Bill Brandt Good chart, it’s sad to see some people blinded by emotion and not understanding that this is a business and to take logical precautions.

They need to take reasonable precautions to make sure the tub does not overflow. 

What are some precautions I should take moving forward?

When you buy OOS, just know the terrain and take the right precautions and understand the renting cycles.

If you let your tenant get away with one rule, they will more than likely attempt to get away with another, and then it all goes downhill from there.By taking simple precautions before selecting your next tenant, you can drastically improve your chances of choosing a tenant who will care for your property as much as you do, and save you the time and stress of having to deal with one problem after another.

aluminum isn't the end of the world..in fact, many of my rentals have it..you just need to make sure you have the correctly rated receptacles/switches for aluminum, and that the conections are tight..it's good to check them between tenants as well, because aluminum can move as weather changes, and that's how they become loose and get hot....it doesn't happen overnight though...it takes a while for aluminum to shift...aluminum has a bad name, but if you take the necessary precautions, you should be fine...i've never had an insurance agent ask if i had copper or aluminum wires...they only ask if it's breakers or fuses...strange..have you checked with other insurance companies?

What are the precautions and steps before and after a snow storm that you personally take as a property manager or landlord on your properties?

(Make sure to read the safety precautions)We are currently at about 95% fresh smelling now (and thats without being fully painted or even flooring in at this point).

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