@James Hocker You can't charge the tenant unless you actually do work to repair the damage and have receipts to prove it, in CA.http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/se...I know it might be expensive, but the damage is not irreparable.  

Did a quick search and found this resource which may be helpful: http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/se...As for dealing with the landlord, your friend should learn their tenant rights, then attempt to contact the landlord and inform the landlord they know the security deposit was mismanaged (assuming that is true).

Do this now and do it correctly, or they will have to right to get all of their deposit back, even if they leave the place trashed.See the blue section:http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/se...Buy this book:http://www.nolo.com/products/the-california-landlo...Enjoy your new home!

I did however, want to see if investors had better luck using other marketing services (specifically, in the SE MI market).

I've never been against HELOCs per se.

I live in SE Portland and if you ever want to grab coffee I'm game.

The property is located off of SE. 126 Ave.

GLby the way alot of evictions are done PRO SE.  

In any event, I don't think you'll be able to pull comps, per se, from anything with which he's set you up, but luckily San Antonio is covered by Redfin.

My TOTAL objection is, HUD messes with my contract and property management, not individuals per se.