Here is a breakdown of the items they saw that needs attention.Needs minor trash removal; needs mownSupport post trim needs replaced; badly deteriorated; upper trim needs scraped and paintedBroken panes on side back needs replacedReplace fixture on front porch; flood lights on backNeeds some minor trash removed and minor work done220 wiring needs secured;not up to code, needs to be placed inside conduit.Install new furnace filterClean and paint register ventsInstall apprx. 4 door stopsFull interior rent ready cleaning required after all work completeReplace as needed to match all light bulbsSteam clean all carpet; sweep and mop vinylReplace missing storm door, paint interior doorPaint all wallsPaint door; interior shows signs of previous leak, but doesn’t appear to be a current problem; paint interiorSeal gaps in side window; paint all; seals appear damaged on double pane windows; may not be an issueReplace screensInstall two smoke detectorsInstall two blindsTouch up, as neededPaint all window sealsSeals appear bad; paintInstall screenVery old and drawers fall out; should be replaced with new; secure handles, if keptHas several large chips; functional sink otherwiseInstall two strainers Install fire extinguisherPaint side exit doorEstimated cost is $4,000. 

However after doing the walk thru the damages (not wear and tear) will be more then the security deposit.

My family currently rents a 950 sq ft apartment and honestly, I'm just sick of barely scraping by so I'm going to stop treading water and begin doing something!

We are looking at a 30-unit built in the 1960's, and the current building is set up with two oil boilers, one for the hot water, and one for radiator heat.

Don't forget to account for vacancy, repairs, capital expenditures, property management (even if you self-manage, there will likely come a time when you don't want to), and water/sewer (if you pay for them). 

When it comes to a group of trailers aka mobile homes the big thing I see is waste water and sewage .

Hello, I was hoping to get advice about a good amount (if any) to bill a renter for damage to a door frame.

Yesterday was the first time a tenant moved our of our rental home and left damage inside the home.

@Salvatore Giancolai had this kind of behavior lately with my tenants, in other country (not U.S), but you need to be very clear like you did with the letter and very creative if you can speak with them over the phone or with your Lawer and do some tricks that can cause them to go out, by the law of course.Every one can agree with me that no one wants to be “marked” , because rent payment.Your credit score damage and a lot of other things.For both of them if they won’t be pay this , it will be almost impossible to find a place to rent.This is how i solved it in my country.And try to find more “regular” tenants next time..After i signed a contract with single mother with 4 kids that didnt open the door for me for more then mouth and did so much damage to the apartment ..I learned the best lesson in the world.Hope you will be fine , remember from every situation with tenants we learn something new.

These folks have caused a water damage and downstair roof has crashed down in the washer/dryer room.