One example recently, I had an issue with a tenant breaking multiple house rules (smoking, party, extra guests, late check out) and causing damage and excessive clean up.

So, he's not involved in the foreclosure at all.  

It is illegal, doing so involves civil penalties.

The elderly woman is now in assisted living, so two properties are involved.

Even if you do not address the item immediately, at least you know what you are facing and any expenses involved. 

The first refi will clean up my credit report and raise my fico score enough qualify for the best rates on a rate and term after.

Before the home was sold the new owners had it inspected and they wanted the boiler services and cleaned.

Hi BP members,I am a newbie from Baltimore, MD and am very interested in getting involved in Real estate.

@Stephen KunenProviding substantial services to your hosts provide suggestions that you should report it as schedule C as opposed to schedule E.Substantial services include but not limited toConcierge, meals, housekeeping, cleaning, entertainment etc.A pro of reporting it on schedule C is that losses are deductible and not subject to passive activity rulesA con is that income will also be subject to self-employment taxes in addition to income taxes.

Besides that, another issue is the time frame involved.