You could offer to split it 50/50 or have them pay, but I'd make sure it is professionally done and the vent is put in a good location. 

Talk to your insurance company - depending on your deductible and potential increase in future insurance you may or may not want to put in your own claim.I would also probably consider cutting my losses and getting rid of the tenant asap.

While I'm not a STR expert or an attorney, I would recommend to all investors to take their properties out of their personal name and put in an LLC to reduce your personal liability.

I do not put in price of labor because for me I will pay for good subs they are the key.3.

Marketing homes during this period involves creative strategies, such as seasonal staging and targeted online promotions, to attract buyers even amid holiday distractions.

Nicholas, I'm sure these are not the best neighborhoods (East Pgh, Penn Hills areas) but I've actually bought a property already in East Pgh for $35k cash and put in $15k (loan) and it will cash flow right away. 

I wasn't aiming for a high-end look, but I also feel that if I'm already putting in the effort then I might as well put in decent materials and invest in doing it right.This apartment is pretty small, 500 square feet. 

Are there any good outlines or templates for an introduction letter to the tenants, or any major points I should make sure I put in my letter?

@Natali Cobb depends on what is common for the area.Also, you can put in your ad that W/D negotiable and see what the responses are.

I just put in my 2 weeks notice this morning also.Thanks for your post- its great to hear about more and more of us taking the scary jump to live life more on our own terms.Congrats!