Lauderdale, FL.I am interested in a LTR property in downtown (May Park area just a few blocks off Broad St).

No other damage.  

A basic plan will not be enough to protect you against tenant injury and damages.

A liquidated damages charge in California has to be reasonable per Civil Code section 1670. 

If I choose to not renew and there are damages or he doesn't pay his last few months (he has about 3 months left) what are the simplest actions to take to collect the rent owed or money for damages?

You certainly want to ensure that both properties are adequately protected from physical damage (fire, lightning, water, wind, hail, theft, vandalism, etc.). 

You certainly want to ensure that both properties are adequately protected from physical damage (fire, lightning, water, wind, hail, theft, vandalism, etc.).

Chicago is very block-by-block so some of my properties were overrated and some underrated.

Hi Napat,Make sure you are comparing Apples to Apples.For instance is the Contractor going to use Owens Corning Synthetic Underlayment, or X mil plastic sheeting or tar paper, or nothing because he believes (for instance) hail damage is less with nothing under the shingles, and the Ownes Corning guy is going to use the Owens Corning Synthetic Underlayment (???)

Hello all, my wife and myself purchased a hurricane damaged home here in Lake Charles, LA for a great price after Hurricane Laura hit.