I would also consider a small printed sign and a gentle reminder when signing a new lease that they washer should not be overloaded.

Thewrap was missing of a window on the East side allowing waterexposure that caused moisture damage and rot.

I warned him that it now had an alarm.The following afternoon, I got a call from the detective: he had walked around the property, found a potential easy point of entry - the back door - and gently pushed it.

(I have had tenants turn the AC off when they move out or the heat in winter)- We require they have someone check on the property if they leave it for more than 5 days (This is to make sure there are no water leaks or HVAC issues that lead to problems while they are gone)- No businesses can be run from the property (to prevent day care, laundry services, gambling, drugs or who knows what)- We specify yard care includes week spraying and cleaning up sticks less than 1" in diameter (otherwise tenants think yard care is mowing only)- We state that tenants utilities can be used for routine maintenance or repairs (I once had a tenant complain the roofers were using his power for their compressors)- We have a whole section on mold stating that mold is naturally occurring and results from excess moisture.

I own a 3 Flat property on Chicago's Near West Side and I am planning on increasing rent in the following manner:(Rent increase is due to market rents and a hike in property tax)3bd/2ba, 1,150 sq ft ApartmentCurrent $1,150Market $1,500+Renewal $1,350I am being gentle as I prefer to receive $1,500 but flipping the unit could cost more due cleaning and repaint costs (20+ft ceiling).

I would go with a solid surround as the grout on the tile in a rental may give you problems either letting moisture in or with tenants not keeping it clean.

The value we add might be completely rehabbing and bringing it up to modern standards, or it could be simply waiting out a lengthy and uncertain transaction on a distressed sale (folks looking for a primary residence to move into would not want to put up with what you're dealing with -- that's why and how you make your money).Have your agent, if you are working with one, make regular, gentle inquiries on how the process is going, never failing to remind them that you are ready to close.Good luck,Vincent

Come back in a couple hours when it’s 99% dry with any type of cheap broom you’ve got, broom it very gently (about half as much as you think you should).

Brick and mortar need to breath, especially if any kind of moisture gets in because it will be trapped and degrade the mortar.

I would pass.....Couple of issues/concerns...... he's kind of running a business out of your unit, which is never a good idea to let tenant do...... can start small and innocent but then keep growing and expanding.....Growing weed takes a decent amount of electricity, heat and moisture.....all can be bad for a property if not contained.