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While it would take up half the yard, with proper lanscaping, it can be made into a nice looking haven for the tenants if they choose to use it.Could rent out for $1k in the area.

Yes I am a moderator which means we filter spam and self promotion and make sure people post in the proper forums.

Be sure to save every text or other communication with him and the remediation was done properly (and whatever caused it has been taken care of as well).

if you have proper team you can self manage. are you local to the area?

Still up to me to properly utilize it and get the deals contracted.

Legal or not if you put the wrong tenants inn your property with out proper (VETTING) it's your fault and if your real estate agent agent puts in a bad tenant it's also your fault.

Structurally, the property is in pretty good shape EXCEPT one problem that I cannot properly assess: the plumbing will not hold pressure.

I know its mean to say that people who do their own contracts get what they deserve, but you must know that if you are paying a couple hundred thousand dollars for something it just might have been worth spending $600 on a lawyer to do a proper contract for you.

I followed the instructions on proper tenant screening and made sure the description and requirements were appropriate.