So i suppose the real lesson is....expect the unexpected when it comes to eviction process.This thread is a couple weeks old now, but in the time since it happened i've decided that i don't really know if either responding or not responding would have made any difference since the court went outside of a normal process (according to the two attorneys who looked at it) in granting what they granted to the tenant.  

But, I "tip" my subs or employees if they save me money. keeps them happy, occasional bursts of 100-500 of unexpected cash will always have an impact, who knows what it can do down the road.

But knowing if the tenant has vacated unexpectedly would save me time in getting a new tenant and taking early precautions against vandalism which can plague unoccupied properties.Thanks in advance.John

Just don't burn all your savings on the first property so you've got some cushion for the unexpected things that will inevitably pop up :)

I always add a little more to the rehab (to cover unexpected cost) and also a lower ARV, only then, if the numbers make sense, I purchase the property.

I just moved in yesterday, the plugs have hosing, but 40- 50% of the outlets don't work.

Thus far it has been a positive response.I told my wife I was thinking of finishing the garages off ,like my own finished "mancave" garage by adding a ceiling fan,ceiling mount heater,an additional outlets...

Unforeseen issues that arose after I bought the house have included some electrical issues where the previous owner changed all of the outlets to 3 prong plugs but none of them were actually grounded.

Everyone i spoke to did not replace wire.just remember; all drywall 12 inches above flood line, cabinets, doors, flooring(tile should be fine), maybe the a/c equipment, window stools, baseboard, insulation, outlets (at least) and it took us 3 months with multiple fans and humidifiers running to get all the wood back to acceptable moisture content.

The electrical in their unit is really bad, very few outlets, some ungrounded, just not good.