Investors are a little bit like white blood cells in a city - they clean up the properties nobody wants or is able to take on.

Some of our Tennessee cleaning and maintenance teams have been impacted as they live in Cocke County which Collin H. mentioned above has been devastated by floods and knocking out their water system.

Good morning, I am currently using Turbotenant for tenant screening/rent collection and reminders, and lease creation. They also offer a marketing option and outsources to another provider for bookkeeping.I love it, h...

Tell her to empty and clean it, and you'll let her out of the lease immediately.

If the tenant doesn't cure the issue w/in the timeframe then the PM should cure the issue I.e send someone over to clean the yard, and tow the vehicle if necessary.

Also, make sure you have gutters (are they clean?) 

Commit to spending less, paying off high interest credit cards, maintaining positive cash flow in your personal finances, and cleaning up your personal balance sheet.  

If it's vacant and really needs cleaning/repairs, then I'll wait until it's more presentable.2.

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Hey @Devin Bost, I would highly recommend a few things to help with this. 1) Have systems and processes lined out for any emergency you can think of.2) A spreadsheet of subcontractors/ vendors that could handle the situation that arises (plumbing leak, electric out somewhere, etc.)3) Your cleaning team and handy person should be utilized for some things.4) Something like Breezeway can give you 24/7 support around your property with a dedicated phone number line.