I will partially take the blame because perhaps I should have been monitoring things more closely albeit I was in the middle of several other things across the country, but I felt as the realtor, that was his job.

Paul Timmins it's like you have been monitoring my computer today!

Monitor your credit report & credit score - try to build it over 700. 0.

The only reasons that I can think of to pay a fee for a vacant unit would be if the owner wants it to be monitored for criminal activity or inspected for maintenance concerns (such as heat in the winter).

This is a wonderful business and you certainly don't want to be derailed early on.By having tenants where you live will allow you to stay close for managing/monitor your property.

I live 100 miles away, so I am not there to closely monitor the property, but have given them notice (via email, text, facebook) that I will be coming to inspect the house- with no response.My question: Do they have to break something specific in our lease contract to be evicted-or can I start the eviction process after I've given them a 10 day notice to remove the truck and maintain the yard (that part is in our contract).Also, I am going to the property tomorrow to inspect, do I have the right to enter the property even though they have not responded to my 24 hour notice?

Let us know if we can help and monitor the blogs for the next Chica go meetup. 

You just monitor that it was done. 

I suggest typing "Atlanta" or whichever suburb you are interested in (its good to find a neighborhood that's convenient to you so that you can monitor your investment) in the search box and seeing what comes up.  

And I suppose the way the dc govt will know previous rent levels is because all units are registered with RAD and theyll monitor what you do.I think thats how dc deals with the renting out of a unit that was vacant.