For example, what if a tenant leaves with significant damage and it takes you $20k and a few months to make the unit rent ready again.

Most people taking in foster children are good, honest people that will take responsibility for any damage done.

I was worried about it, but so far no damage or stains and we allow dogs.

Only damage so far is some window trimming from trying to pull off a window.

The waiver is only good for damages not lack of notice or not showing up.

Many properties in Macon lack central heat and air which I feel is a "must-have" amenity in GA.

Here are some options:Demand Payment in Full for Damages: Ask your property manager to send a formal demand for the $5K in damages.

Storm damage would commonly be covered by your homeowners insurance.10.

Here's some other copy & paste advice you might find useful:---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?

Hi I recently won a Small Claims Judgment against my former tenant who damaged the property and failed to pay rent.Does anyone have a recommendation for a good Small Claims Judgment Collection agency/firm that can help me collect?