If the Tenant challenges it and you have to go to court, you will be hard pressed to find a judge that will side with you as the landlrd trying to make the tenant pay for a 5 year old fridge because he broke the plastic bins and glass shelves out if it.Additionally, IF the judge DOES side with the Tenant, you could be looking at paying the tenant back x double in damages (at least in AZ they can collect up to 2 month's rent or twice the cost of security deposit withheld).So I am just saying that it's a risk. 

Hey guys! Curious for those early in their RE investing journey: what's the number one question you have about real estate investing?

Point is We’ve all have hard luck stories but you must see the vision have faith and press on anyways .

I know the quality of the project I produce so I guess the negative press doesn't bother me because it doesn't apply to how I do things. 

I'm starting up a business providing narrated virtual tours, with the goal of making them easy (since agents are pressed for time) and affordable (since they are loathe to waste marketing dollars).

She's not pressed for cash as she too is an investor, she's primarily concerned with alleviating the burden more than receiving any $$ at this point.

You will also be hard pressed to find owner financing for it.

Getting off the bench is the hardest part.NetworkPost signsSubmit offersSolicit buyersCold call vacantsNetworkI don't have the golden answer, but I feel like too many people think the big boys take all the deals and there's nothing left for them.For no budget I would troll craigslist, call vacants, low reo offers.

I would also press you to find out what number is it for you that will get you out of the rat race?

If there are no written agreements for the landlord to make specified repairs, they have no real obligation unless the housing code officials press them.