I can't have a re-inspection done yet, because the tenant is delinquent in her payments, so the only way to move forward, it seems, is to have her evicted now.

Since then, I have been a full-time RE investor, flipper, and partner in a property management company for almost 4 years now.This course is helpful and so are many others.

I would suggest to at least use a RE lawyer (though you don't need one) in selling to protect yourself.

Your advice will be invaluable in helping me navigate these initial steps and lay a solid foundation for my future in real estate investing.Thank you so much for taking the time to read my post and for any guidance you can provide!

According to the IRS (and not someone's opinion), carpet is depreciated over 5 years:https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p527.pdfLook on p9 in the box.Therefore, I would counter them at the 5 year depreciation calculation and GET IT IN WRITING as terms of the settlement so they don't come back on you.Pet smells have a way of coming back no matter how the carpet was cleaned, so I can understand the replacement.

Hello All!I am in the final phase of closing escrow on a condo in Denver.  I plan to manage the property myself but am looking for professionals to help fill my unit with reliable tenants and take them through the con...

A lower income, but willingness to sacrifice comfort in order to set yourself up for an abundant future.

If so, you should already have as pretty good idea of which capital expenses you will face in the future.

I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors! 

Did the tenant put anything in writing?