I don't need tenants to leave with damage to repair, so those who need to leave, are pushed politely, and with the help of the sheriff.

I don't like the idea of a pet deposit because what if the pet was great and there was no damage due to the dog however there is other damages or unpaid rent, I feel that muddies up the water. 

Upon the initial walkthrough, we identified major structural damage throughout the property.

Upon the initial walkthrough, we identified major structural damage throughout the property.

Purchase price: $140,000 Cash invested: $215,000 Sale price: $520,000 This 1880’s farmhouse was abandoned for 11 years and had major water damage throughout.

@Robert Brown to add to what others have said the insurance policy will cover damage, they will not cover an entire re-wire of the house.

When we bought our second home in Houston (2 blocks from the first house) the VA denied us due to its proximity to the first house.

We have not heard from the hotel and conference venue yet specifically, however, we've heard from relatives of some of our team members who are safe and said the damage is less than expected thanks to the floor protection systems installed post-Katrina. 

Its in decent shape - but has some lingering damage from the last winter storm.  

I'm not at all a fan of cultured marble countertops because random soaps and products can discolor and damage them, and the 80s swirl is so out, but I've had good luck with shower surrounds and tubs.