The initial condition report, tenant communications, and maintenance requests were properly recorded, proving that this issue had existed long before our management began.When the lawsuit came in, both the property owner and our company were off the hook—all because we had a clear, well-documented paper trail showing that the negligence occurred under the previous management.This situation reinforced one of the most valuable lessons in property management: Documentation isn’t just paperwork—it’s protection.✅ Always keep thorough records✅ Make communication traceable✅ Ensure maintenance requests are properly logged and addressedYou never know when good documentation will save you from a nightmare scenario.What’s the wildest property management situation you’ve encountered?

@Jarret Jarvis  Boiler or Central air conditioning does not have to be an either/or situation. 

To avoid pitfalls, research liens, check property conditions, and set a max bid before buying.

My question to you is why would you go under contract at market price when the house was on market for 100 days , in worse condition than comps , and aware it needed upgrades ? 

The automated systems do not account for the interior condition of properties, so they're not especially reliable. 

However, you should have a clear agreement in writing that outlines the timeline and conditions.

Its solid condition and market demand in Leoma, TN, made it an ideal candidate for a fast sale, ensuring a strong return on investment with minimal holding time.

A general home inspection won’t go in depth enough to confirm the actual condition of the line.

It's very likely they saw the inside condition of the unit before you purchased it and they have the right to inspect.

Call the lender to confirm the details of the preapproval If your property is in good condition then steps 3 and 4 might be slight overkill but it will help weeding out bad buyersHope this helps and let me know if I can help more!