If the claim can be disputed, OTA disputes it and makes it hard to collect and the host may simply give up.i think pm, airBnB, guest and LL all know who was responsible for the vape in the toilet, but ota did not charge guest or pay for it and gave the guest a discount (a discount for an issue that the guest was responsible for).  

Here are a few lessons I learned during the renovation, many of which stemmed from the age of the house and unexpected hidden damages:1.Damaged Plumbing: Several plumbing pipes were ruptured or severely damaged, requiring replacement.2.Termite Infestation: I discovered termites, which led to additional costs for treatment and repairs.3.Rotted Wood: Significant sections of wood in the structure were rotted and had to be replaced.4.Lack of Insulation: There was no insulation in the att Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

This seems pretty clear that LL gets to select the area(s) to be painted and the color.  ”The areas designated for painting should be painted thoroughly to ensure that no previous color is visible.

If you discovered the issue before paying for the appraisal that could hopefully save some costs (in case the appraiser is with the wrong AMC).Pre-vetting with the lender on rental history/AIRbnb/1007 as well as seasoning could help. 

Like me, you’ll quickly discover it’s not a walk in the park.

The property had a first mortgage, as well as a second mortgage, both from the same purchase money lender.After receiving the trustee’s deed and recording it, I discovered two “Independent Solar Energy Producer Contracts” recorded against the home.

It may create a problem for you later if your bank discovers the account is owned by an LLC that no longer exists.

The real estate landscape is always evolving, presenting new opportunities to discover.

It felt like a dream come true—until I moved in and discovered a flooded toilet in my unit that didn't come up in the inspection.

A water line burst in the 3rd floor ceiling and by the time I discovered it there were beautiful waterfalls from the ceiling on each floor and severeal inches of water in the basement.