Naturally the months of vacancy destroyed the profitability for the year but it was an important lesson which will be carried forward on our plan for future vacancies.

And one bad tenant can destroy a yard/curb appeal.  

This is also after a lot of back and forth with the buyer first saying they would accept a letter from the HOA stating they are responsible for fixing the sheathing and then deciding the email from them wasn't good enough.Here is the contract language in this regard if anyone is curious:If the infestation report reveals the presence or indication of or damages by termite infestation or other wood destroying organisms, Seller shall remedy such deficiencies and shall furnish the Buyer with an infestation report by a qualified/licensed/bonded pest control operator (dated no earlier than 30 calendar days prior to Closing) that the Property is free from infestation or any damage herein mentioned; or documentation that the infestation has been treated and damage has been repaired as appropriate in a workmanlike manner on or before closing and reported by an appropriate licensee.

The driveway has settled 6 inches and the back patio (10x10ft of concrete) is completely destroyed (split into 4 pieces) from settling.

This is exactly the type of attitude that destroyed a lot of people w/ Morris Invest.... 

An exposed roof left like that can destroy a house in short time .

I really would like to get this closed but have the unknown of having a destroyed unit without a tenant security deposit in place.

In the wrong hands of someone irresponsible it can destroy them  and everyone  around them .

Case in point Holiday falls on the first of the month which is a Friday, and their company pays payroll the day after a Holiday which is Monday. expecting payment Thursday would be a bad idea, because that means they pay their rent a near week before payday.I would deduct from their security deposit for fines, tenants are living in a high value asset, they can destroy property confrontation should be avoided.You should take responsibility for pest control its your asset you are protecting.Steep fine for painting, you might as well say eviction, you will never collect that money.Don't restrict your payment methods. 

Many will wait to see if the Democrats get control of one or both chambers of Congress to destroy everything Trump has passed or wants passed in the future.