The tub was the type that also had the side walls as one entire piece so along with the tub that was cut out was the walls as well.I contacted the home insurance and was later told that they were unable to cover any costs associated with the replacement because it was considered "over a period of time damage" and not sudden.I was well aware of how to demo all of the old tub and to clear out the area but after that my youtube education began.

Since this is a valve issue you as the property owner need to replace this soon before it damages the ceiling of the unit downstairs and depending how deep the valves are sometimes it requires to break the walls to fully repair the valve pipes and then yes you will need to repair the wall after plumbing is completed.

What do you typically install for countertops in rentals that is durable, cost effective, and can be installed in a timely manner?  

He estimates that I can use bonus depreciation to get effectively $900k of depreciation in the first year. 

need strong active and experienced alpha male type manager who will vidit walk thru inspect monthly . most downtown lewiston is sec 8 and non working adults. a large population of class d houses that are damaged and tenants here work eviction court system every Wednesday. 

Insurance out side of any flood zone is about the same as the 500 year zone.Flood damage to property is expensive to repair without insurance and a decent rule of thumb is to budget $25/ft for repairing a home in a flooded area [but that can vary a lot depending on the damage] 

Hello,Has anyone came across an issue where there was foundation damage due to tenant neglecting to water the yard or failing to report a water leak / report developing cracks in the walls?

My tenant caused damage by leaving carpets with excessive cat urine and vomit all over, burnt holes in it with hot coals in a plastic bucket and pretty much never vacuumed stairs, cleaned shower etc etc.She wanted some TV wires back that she left so she was organizing a painter to come and fill the holes and repaint them.

Lots of things could have happened.Make sure to have your PM send notices about damage, and excessive noise if there is a clause in your lease.

It can be an effective way to alienate potential clients ... when I receive such unsolicited communications, I make a point to add the sender to my list of folks with whom I will not do business.