Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $185,000

Cash invested: $40,000

This was the typical buy, update and then rent. When we bought it we did not realiz...

Even with property management expect to do your due diligence, and give them instructions.  

I'd recommend finding a cleaner with a better price and instructing your PM To hire them the next time.

@Jane S.Unless the seller has instructed the listing agent to NOT show them particular offers (like one that is more than X% less than the asking price, requires seller financing, has a home sale contingency, etc) that agent must present all offers to the seller promptly.I would start with a conversation with your broker and share your concerns. 

I’ve seen a few places on YouTube that give you step by step instructions on what to say and also have scripts offered.

I don't take phone calls anymore and feel if they can't or don't want to follow instructions they will not take care of my $250K house.  

So my suggestion would be to do what's necessary and stop the leak and protect the property and make the tenant happy until the owner gets back to handle the situation per his instructions. 

Talk to your County Clerks Office for specific instructions because that's where you'll be recording it.

I worry $20,000 might not be enough if there are hidden repair costs that aren't initially obvious.I'd recommend getting the house under contract at a price you are comfortable with and doing a thorough inspection to ensure your rehab numbers are accurate. 

If not then I would follow their instructions on how to resolve your issue.Good Investing...