I agree with @Nathan G. and would just reiterate to the tenants that despite the stubborn stain, the carpet was professionally cleaned prior to their move-in.This is a situation where your leasing procedures and lease document can either protect you or sink you.

I would like suggestions on the standard procedures a landlord should take once a tenant moves out of a single-family home.

Should I treat my roommate like a tenant and go through the same procedure in acquiring a roommate as I would a tenant (go through tenant screening, application, have tenant sign a 1 year lease, etc.)?

Thanks Kristine,I will call them in the morning, I was hoping it was going to be a one stop and done procedure, and I have a free free day tomorrow.Oh we'll, thanks again!

(b) A writ of possession may not be issued before the sixth day after the date on which the judgment for possession is rendered unless a possession bond has been filed and approved under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and judgment for possession is thereafter granted by default.

Some of the facets I'm going to discuss might come off as distrustful for mentioning, but they exist in the industry and you will be at a disadvantage if you are unaware of them.When speaking of the standard procedure regarding making an offer, conducting physical inspections, and working on removing your financing contingency, there are a few aspects to keep in mind.First, some investors choose the route of wrapping up a deal in contract after very preliminary analysis.

Is there some step by step procedure written down somewhere that I could look at to make sure I don't miss anything and screw myself over?

I'm sure the procedure can vary by state, but generally you need to name the occupants, or - if you don't know their names - list them as "John Does".

If your PM only responds to complaints and has no real advice on improvements in practices and procedures going forward your holdings will gradually slip, and maybe even sooner!

Wraps can be great for the seller especially if his underlying mortgage is at 3% and the wrap mortgage is at 8%, he is making 5% on the money he owes" If you can't find a lawyer or title company to do that procedure, you need to find someone else.Lease Option..... not so hard, you just put in your lease that you have an option to purchase the property for X$ in X months.