So, painter ($300, they had poorly repainted the trim around the doors and windows), cleaners $180, carpet cleaners $145, new mini blinds $80, lost rent $950, and a fair bit of time just dealing with everything.

This morning I called Listsource thay had me on hold for 15 min I hung up...

I feel like I've taken a mini course after searching the forums.

A few cleaning supplies, some trash, and some mini blinds were still there.

More than likely you're just shopping rate and don't want to do a "mini-application" and want to stay somewhat anonymous and in control of the conversation.

I plan to eventually develop the property (mini-storage) and like the idea of having a tenant in place to defer mortgage cost while I put development plan in action (1-2 yrs).Tenant could even become watchkeeper/caretaker in future as far as I'm concerned, if interested/qualified.HOWEVER -- does the tenant normally have rights to the entire property (lot)?

Has been that way here for years.....a few players put together “mini hedge funds” $5-$10M of investors money.....they make their money putting these investors money to work, management/renovation fees, etc.

It looks to be 20+ years old so I need to either replace it or go with a mini-split unit.

We supplied our tenants with a mini fridge. they were only in the apartment for two days with the mini fridge before they left on their honeymoon for one week. the repairman came today, which is the eighth day, and told me it's outside of his scope and he will have to send another repairman over, but they have been unusually busy lately.

I would seriously consider taking the two larger spaces and make some mini-storage of some type.