I know this is not going to be immediate...I will be making mistakes, I just want to minimize the damage of those mistakes!

No damage to the condo and power is on, but no city water. 

However, if the lock issue was caused by misuse or accidental damage on the tenant’s part, then the tenant might be responsible for the expense.It’s always best to review the lease agreement first to see if there’s specific language about repairs or locksmith services.

With property taxes being a significant factor in Texas, how do you factor them into your sales strategy? Are you finding it to be a major concern for buyers, or do they seem willing to overlook it in certain areas? L...

I have some light flexibility, especially if they rarely ask for changes, but I always make sure someone goes the day off to mitigate any damage or problems that may have arisen. 

So long story short we have a traveling nurse staying at our rental that got some water damage when the roof was being replaced, they don't have renter's insurance (which we require in the renter's agreement they sign), water damage has been remedied and is cosmetically minimally affected and still very much in a liveable state.

They are both healthy and don't appear to be doing any damage to the house other than maybe dropping leaves and twigs every now and then.  

With my purchase and sale agreement if that ever happens and can sue the seller for not performing, prevent the sale to someone else, and get money for specific performance and/or damages."

There is roof damage, probable damage to the trusses, and the water line busted.

I have relationships with my contractors and don't need/want a tenant who caused damages harassing them because they are unhappy they didn't get 100% of their deposit back.