, arrange for someone to clean it out if its a dump (It usually is), get bids for repairs, approve bids for repairs, get repairs, re appraise the property, then list it with a local agent.

BUT if something comes up like roof, foundation, HVAC, major plumbing or electrical that was unforsceen that could put you back another 6-15k and more.

@Chris Dalianii speak about it in my little diary entry, but i did an oil tank sweep and we're at the negotiating table, there's also other issues like with the roof and electric. i negotiate for a living (work in sales), but it seems like only our attorneys can duke it out, which sucks for me. but it may be better for the first time around.there's a meetup in the area next week, not sure if you're the chris that was mentioned, but feel free to come by. i'll be in toronto for work, they're all good guys looking to help others. 

My tenant just texted me saying that the glass cracked on the stove in one of my properties from when she was cooking on medium to high heat. The stove is only five years old and I bought a good one. It seems to me th...

The Lease needs to be clear in its definition of what you are trying to accomplish here which is that the Tenant pays for all of the operating and maintenance expenses of the property.In addition be sure to include an understanding of who pays for major capital replacements (not just maintenance) such as replacement of the heating and air-conditioning units, water and sewer lines, electrical mains, roofs, glass, etc.

Now I need to fix holes and clean.

Hi everybody, The tenant in Manore Austin, just moved out and the carpet needs to be cleaned and we should paint the walls too.

Is the electric, gas and water separately metered?

Per his request we did clean some mildew / mold (small spot behind furniture ) and it has not grown back.  

Stainless steel is very hard to keep clean.