Being helpful during a hard time like this is both good for the condition of your property and karma, but that does not mean making irresponsible decisions that open you up for financial loss.Help them cut the cord the best way possible and get a stable tenant.

Because there are so many of them, they can afford to cut their rental prices to compete.   

That is the price you pay for investing in a market with high demand and limited supply, but those same dynamics cut both ways ... that which is difficult to buy is easy to sell or rent and will tend to go up in value over time if the fundamentals that created the high demand and limited supply are consistent (which they are in CA).

Ohio made the cut!!

Everyone wants to get into real estate and the sad truth is, most people aren't cut out for it.

The median income earning family in Austin has been priced out to the suburbs, fueling the rapid growth of Cedar Park/Leander, Buda/Kyle, and other outlying communities in recent years.

But they'll ask you whether it was from a leak or not, and if so, they'll cut you a bigger break than if the freak bill is inexplicable.   

The chicken was both the bait or attraction for the dog and the fuel, complete with grease and all.  

Track everything you are responsible for and review that regularly that will hopefully help you cut expenses and possibly increase your income.  

Also unavoidable.This will most likely cut your cash flow down a bit.