For tax purposes, it's considered a reimbursement for property damage.

This is my first extensively water damaged home that I may purchase.

As Hurricane Helena went by, both of the roofs got damaged.

Ask the judge what criteria you have not fulfilled and if all is satisfied ask on record to have the eviction executed immediately and perhaps throw in a comment about failure to act providing damages.

For a flip, you'll want to get a builder's risk policy, which covers the property during renovations, including any damage from fire, vandalism, or weather while it's vacant.

No other contibutions and for sure post count does influence others who relate it to credibility.

Unless it's obvious tenant damage you must fix things in the home. 

The downside is if it gets damaged you have to replace the whole sheet.

Here's how we screen:A bad tenant can lead to thousands of dollars of losses via unpaid rents, legal fees and property damages.

. $20K in reserves isn't a lot if something goes horribly wrong and there are damages if you default and he takes the property back.