When people get emotional they lose clarity and objectivity. 

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Unless you have video (or third party witness) of the break in. 

Interesting video, but can you legally turn away a cash payment?

Watch a couple u tube videos, you'll see its not rocket science.

Do I receive video of my pre and post make ready?

Perfect Timing, here's the latest video as to how the current LV Rental Market conditions as of today.

There was an investor here in Memphis who posted Youtube videos training others that this exact thing was the best way to rent vet renters including posting min. income requirements.

The fact is I have video's of the kids littering, crossing my grass, screaming in front of my home, parents yelling at the kids constantly down at the park a block away, unlicensed dogs in my yard doing their business and yes it's their for dogs I have video of them barking all day and night in their back yard!

The bottom line is this months deposits are late and not rent roll clarity at all.