On the other hand, if someone put their foot through the wall, that would be tenant-caused damage and something you generally would be charged for.Hopefully you and/or the landlord took photos and documented the condition when you moved out.If I were you, I would first contact the landlord and ask him specifically what this charge is for. 

Based on my observation, these deals are normally ended up being bought by well-connected investors, agents or the agent's LLC.When foreclosures and short sales were abundant, the average Joe had a good shot of getting their foot in the door.

A father, son daughter, cousin and the daughter's child who is 2 or 3 at the oldest.

If the marks are massive crayon drawings from a child or there are significant holes (more than just a few nail holes for pictures), for example, that's not normal wear and tear.Have you read the CA landlord tenant handbook from the Dept of Consumer Affairs?

I always recommend Rich Dad Poor Dad to everyone who wants to get their foot in the door of investing for their future.

I don't have LLC's.Ive had two big experienced with lots of insurance related problems this year sofar, first time in 4 years of investing, one of my properties I had a young child get burned by hot water in the bath tub, the burns were very severe and short story the child was airlifted 2 hours away to a burn center and spent 5 months at the center. house was a hud section 8 home, and and found myself in several lawsuits, from the tenant, the housing authority, and CPS and when it came down to it my insurance did not completely cover the judgement(s).

I just kept putting one foot in front of the other.

Since I was a child, I've done something with real estate - starting with building houses out of shoe boxes, then drawing them (by hand) along with floor plans before entering high school.

Even if they aren't dealing drugs, the smell and the foot traffic would most likely be enough to drive first floor tenants crazy.

Showings are part of the business to negotiate a contract, minors can't contract nor do they carry any legal standing in the business to be conducted, so yes, you can shoot yourself in the foot and say no minors until a lease has been executed.