Then you have a basis from which to address it with the tenants when you take over or you have their authorization to withhold it from the security deposit. 

I have lots of general experience having owned several family homes over the past few years but no specific property investment experience.

It varies by geographic location and varies in the same geographic locations over time.

Hi Ray,Just glancing over it, your calculations look pretty good so far.

I originally bought this 40 unit apartment complex in 2021 in Nw huntsville, Alabama and since then we've maintained a sub 10% vacancy rate year over year.

Cash for keys, but make sure you don't hand over any cash until they are out. 

As long as you are spending money, and not gaining money, you are just adding to the number you must recover before you can make a profit.Any cost of yours (cash out of pocket) is gone when you spend it. 

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