Keep in mind that there are servicers, property preservation companies, realtors, and real estate attorneys all across the country to help you with your note deals.

Thus, you have to go to court to get them out.One last thing...why would tenant cut down trees and not mention that to you?  

I live in the DC area, also one of the most expensive housing markets in the country, and we too have plenty of housing stock that is incredibly cheap.

On Every Saturday there is a REI at Wood Haven Country Club:$20Every other Saturday HEB or Dennis Henson:  Bob Duncan   Small FeeFirst Monday at Crown Plaza in Arlington: FREEJoe Boston's group meet I think 2nd Saturday;  I know they have a new meet siteTim Cooks meet First Saturday at Buffalo West on West side of Ft.

this question is being asked here ALL the time for every area in the country. and it doesn't get any answers (99.99% of the time).that's because i (assuming it's true for everyone else) would never share my contacts with a competitor in fear of losing that contractor. kind of like setting up a blind date for your spouse..just being honest, that's all.

And what if you decide down the line you want/have to work in another country.

There is usually NOTHING anyone can do most times (the only thing I'd say to agree with these statements is make sure the ball is always in the bank's court and get anything/everything back to them ASAP.

CT has some of the highest licensing fees in the country. 

@Jay Hinrichs Well done working across the country.  

Wouldn't hurt to check with an attorney, but I think you should be entitled to withold the last month's rent from the security deposit.I doubt that "afraid to live there" would hold up in court as a reason to break the lease unless the tenant could prove the unit is not secure.