The large cast iron main stacks can be salvaged in many houses but be careful when working on them and check for internal clogs as they tend to build up rust and sediments over time.

I hear what your saying  in Oregon and Washington though you will find VERY few doing PM work without a license out in the mid west deep south Rust belt areas you see it ALL the time.

@Bryan BrownThe "best" would be to transfer upon the current owner's death. 

@Bryan Devitt I agree!

Quote from @Bryan Mitchell: Quote from @John Morgan: @Grant StuardI’ve got 24 SFR and it took me 8 years.

When I see rust eating at welds like this I wonder how much of the problem comes from the management company (Rust never sleeps).A maintenance tech scheduled for some time with a wire brush and some Rustoleum could have saved this expensive cement tread stairway.Now it a welder (if it's salvageable) and the Rustolem, plus the cost to construct that ugly unpainted wood bridging system, and tear it down.And despite all of the drama that's going on, Mrs Kitty still has her favorite spot in the shade next to her food and water--a natural foe to garbage rats.

Quote from @Bryan F.: Is this the type of tenant you’d expect in the area your property is located?

Quote from @Bryan Keller: Quote from @Jeremy Jareckyj: Quote from @Joe Whitley: I have recently signed up a new property manager for my short term rental in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.

@Bryan P.Thanks for checking in!

Hello Bryan!