So far, I haven't had a tenant damage my hardwoods.

We Will Laugh SomedayThe wild experiences with tenants - the crazy excuses they give, the damage they do ...Then, there are the things that happen to the property - the repairs, the deterioration, the “normal wear and tear”, the relentless pests ...Add to this are the experiences with the neighbors – do those dogs bark while sleeping?

Williamsburg rents $775. leased 12/1/20123. separate utilities4. utilities paid by tenant5. unsure (I asked how old the roof was)6. both have been partially or totally replaced in the last year (HVAC system)7. hot water heater dishwasher (new replacements)8. none known (serious issues)9.

Price - 18500Total Taxes annual- 1852Insurance annual - 525 Renter pays electric, water and gas Deal 2 I am in talks to buy a 5 family home owner financed for 61k.

The closer to average you are the longer your house sitsthe closer to average in price the longer your house sitsthe closer to average in terms of amenities the longer your house sits.You will no doubt rent your place if it is clean and tidy and not more expensive than the restI have found that testing the waters in order to find that perfect balance between interest and rent price is worth the investment in time.If you get too many calls on the first day you are probably renting too lowif you get no calls all week you are too highfind your sweet spot

No checklist, no move-in with the apartments I used to live in.Maybe they have questions, don't know what your standards are, are busy unpacking, or not sure if a carpet stain or something small is worth noting on the checklist or normal wear and tear.If they don't submit the checklist, what's to stop them from claiming some damage was already present-- when they caused the damage?

CA/ILL are so far under water that in comparison San Diego 0-Down homeowners who bought in the summer of 2006 are in the chips.

Geographical Location: Japan (the most honest, reliable and enjoyable business environment on the planet, in my opinion - tenants stay for 4-5 years on average, with 15 and 19 year tenants not uncommon - NEVER intentionally trash or damage a property - honest realtors, sellers and insurance folk, etc etc)3.

. - Tenant tries to use this as a "well, we gave you granite" excuse later if they are late on rent, don't pay, or cause property damage. - Perhaps some concerns about tenants putting money into the property and somehow getting some vested interest in the property.I would say that the contractor doing a bad job is the most likely.I've head of tenants doing some upgrades and it going well.

Is it a beach rental or a standard SFR off the water?