Usually the credit is very small and only for major items like stolen pipes. 2.

Rehab needed arm security so as to not get everything you put in stolen the same night.

I won't do open houses since I think that is a good way to get my tenants' stuff stolen.  

It will prob just end up getting stolen before it sells anyways, at least don't install the unit until closing..

My concern here is having materials getting stolen & or a contractor taking 50% and walking.- How are you keeping up on their progress?

Holes in drywall, ripped furniture, stolen items.

I buy everything and try to restock once a year to make up for things broken, used, lost, or stolen. 

It is also possible that they are the victim of a stolen house scheme where they were sold a house that had a mortgage on it. https://archives.fbi.gov/archi...https://www.justice.gov/usao-s...

Don't leave them in your property untenanted unless you can afford to get them stolen - ask me how I know.Feel free to PM me - happy to talk shop.

They may say rent was stolen or their hours at work were cut, but in reality they blew the money.