My cleaners found proof of Arbitrage (2 IDs left), smoking (marijuana found) and my dish washer is broken.  

In fact, I go with the highest deductible as possible and plan to only make a claim if something catastrophic happens.Duplexes (in my experience) rarely get broken into once occupied.

If it's C Class is it common for properties to get broken into and have furnaces and water heaters stolen?

Slow stable controlled growth of a portfolio lowers the risk as a broken furnace is spread across a greater cash flow base.  

I had this happen to me but with a tenant who was not following the rules of the lease.I had records of all issues, rules broken and other details.

But a lot of hardcore investors dont have this problem because when you are familiar with your market and your returns, the decision can simply be broken down to a matter of what is the best business decision for you.

This resulted in a substantial $2500 reduction in the sale price.In summary: The place I bought from Ohio Cashflow was an old, broken down home that required frequent repairs despite having "significant" improvements at the time of purchase.

Not to sound like a broken record because everyone seems to say similar and be in agreement. 

I have some really exciting ideas I'd like to make come to fruition for a newly built luxury honeymoon cabin in Broken Bow, OK.

The older and broken down the building is, the more you want to put away. 5% for repairs: Again, this will depend on the property condition, but I also reserve 5% for repairs because I have an old house.5% for lawn: If you plan to live in the area, I would just buy a used lawn mower for $100 and do it yourself.