This also leaves me with $3,750 stuck in the deal (not including financing and closing costs, which could easily add another $20,000).In total, if I had to include closing costs and financing costs, I’d have about $23,000 (if not more) tied up in the deal and lose close to $700/month before accounting for expenses.

I'm located north of Houston, Owned a Real Estate Mortgage company years ago.....(retired).  Starting all over from scratch... my gray hair is turning back black....LOL.   I'm focusing on buying and selling mortgage n...

I do not set up TV, internet, or phone for tenants. 

Oh , she drives a 2022 suburban which the baby daddy co signed on ( $47,000 )  THIS IS WHATS WRONG WITH  OUR SYSTEM 

Just make sure that is not the hold up.

The very tragic LA fires have generated a lot of discussion about insurance costs.

In my area the seller would normally just sign the release unless they just don't want to sell the property as this would tie up the property where it couldn't be sold to someone else, but I don't see how the broker can force the seller to sign the release.  

I find it hard to come up with reasons when the screening process is being done over the internet.

Tenants like to set up insurance, show proof to the Landlord, and then immediately cancel the policy after moving in.

I would send it certified so they have to sign for it.