Gives you some good tips on how to bullet proof your house to protect from tenant damage, inspections, etc... some basic information.As a cautious investor be sure to study the section 8 strategy very carefully.

Also, they haven't moved out yet, so they could do damage to the house.In their defense, they did pre-screen some tenants and find me a replacement.  

I lucked out no further damage. 

This has all but ended CFD in Texas, as failure to comply has led to massive punitive damage awards in court.  

Good luck with your project.I thought about taking my bike to the strip, just to see what it will do, not for competition, a 1600 Vulcan, I pinned the speedo after the break-in and before it got dressed and it was still climbing so I have no idea what it does.

The house I looked at had the kitchen and bathrooms completely gutted, water damage and was a general wreck.

Cheapest way to do it for damage control is to go to the county courthouse to file the eviction paperwork (Dispossessory filing).

Some damage was done.

We are pretty specific about the physical damage insurance we require of people we are making loans to purchase HUD Codes.

FYI--In order to get any liability insurance, I must ensure one condo for property damage ($350/yr) and then I can add liability on dwellings rented to others for about $25/yr for each unit.