Love my vacation rental in Big Bear and now managing a few others as well.  

We're at Bears BBQ New Haven the first Wednesday of every month 6pm-8:30pmBest,Ryan

WIND  TAXs  and soil issues.. not to mention the tenant risk which is just part of landlording.

If this requires septic (vs sewer) then there are other considerations also, such as minimum acreage required for septic/well (usually one acre per lot), which areas could the septic be placed (usually needs to be placed in areas of undisturbed soil, meaning wooded areas are off limits, even if cleared), soil quality to pass for septic, location/topography relative to road given grading of land, frontage required for each parcel, turn radius for ingress/egress which may limit developable area, driveway relationships to neighboring roads/intersections, etc.

The land is mostly cleared, has three ponds, approximately 5 acres are hay, and is a mix of red clay and dark soil.

That has never been a question I've asked when renting a property up to date and so far hasn't had any bearing either.  

Louis County you can expect a mound septic system (mounds are required) to be about $20k for a 3 bed house (just did one last month) and a well to be at least $10k depending on how deep you need to go, soil types, etc.

Now you want to make the tenant bear the responsibility of that choice and worse, are accusing them of being petty.I might start pouring grease down every drain in the house if you were my landlord and treated me like this.What you could do instead of accusing, deflecting and insulting, is work with them on the phone and maybe, just maybe, you can work together and have them fix it.

BP podcast has been a great place to get my bearings but still very new to this and looking to connect with folks either in a similar place in their REI journey for comeraderie or more seasoned folks willing to part some advice/mentorship in the Midwest in both local and out of state investing.

Work includes:- Obtain necessary permits- Remove concrete where needed for excavation- Excavate along the basement foundation wall and haul away soil- Remove the existing drain tile line and downspout line- Once the foundation wall has been exposed, cement parging will be used on any areas of foundation where the block isexposed.