Tenant took photos and videos but nothing detailed - a single shot or two of a room from the entrance, so is saying fridge was fine, normal wear etc Next - If we are being nice and deducting ‘portions’ of the charges and tenant continues to grind away, or this goes to court, do the compromise and smaller amounts offered negate the full amounts that could have been charged

@John Cooper when you or someone you care about is living in the home it is important to be extra vigilant in choosing tenants.

I get bombarded with inquiries and have lots to choose from.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

@Carl Rowles get someone over there to document the damages with a ton of pics AND a narrated video - you may need this for any insurance claim.Regarding your insurance, many of the residential insurers: Allstate, Farmers, State Farm, etc., have a clause that makes your policy invalid if the property is vacant for more than 30 days.- Check with your insurance agent ASAP.You'll need to file a claim and get a claim number.Try to get an insurance adjustor in ASAP, so you can start pumping water out, removing all water damaged drywall and get dehumidifiers in. - Note: the insurance company's adjustor will try to minimize your claim amount.

Then you could choose if you want to move into that next house and sell your current home with some tax benefits.

Should you choose not to renew your current lease you will only have to pay the difference of the last month’s rent you originally paid. 1750-1495= $255.Current Rent: $1,750Increase: $119New Rent Rate: $1,869This increase takes effect the 1st day of November, 2023.We’ve been happy with you as a tenant and hope you continue to stay with us for a long time.

There are still people who are either young or fairly unsophisticated with money and choose to not use credit.

What factors should I prioritize when choosing the best approach for my future success in real estate? 

When I first started, they said I would get results if I just followed their instructions and got indoctrinated in the principles of mindset.They told me, that people actually don't learn from books, courses, sermons or watching videos, but by having a "relationship" with a coach or mentor.