At that point, the money is transferred and the damage is done!

Also get it in writing that they are responsible for any damages done as a result and need to leave the left over paint for touch ups. 

Hello, David Greene talks about this constantly on his podcast that there is not enough real estate investor friendly agents from coast to coast ;I have made a decision that i will specialize in working with investors only in my market; I have joined local REI and have been very vocal to my sphere of influence My question for other agents on this forum how did you become the go to person in your market (Investor friendly real estate agent)In addition is there books or courses that i should look into that will help me become more recognized in my local market ?

You (almost) never draw a W2 salary from being a landlord.Rich Dad examples are for a completely different scenario, such as potentially running a store or a gym or being a traveling guru teaching others about creating corporations and writing fiction books about fictional characters who supposedly influenced you. ;)Fringe benefits of C-corporations are extremely limited for their owners even when it is appropriate to consider a C-corp for some other reasons.

As owners, we want to make sure we are charging enough to cover any possible damage, but usually first month rent is a standard security deposit on a 12 month lease.

I see many posts here on BP where a tenant had water damage, or the fridge broke and the tenant wants them to pay for spoiled food or to be relocated - this is the purpose of renters insurance.

I’ve had a offer accepted on a house and upon inspection it was uncovered that there is structural damage, termites and the floors aren’t level.

The only hickup in the plan is, that I had the inspection completed, and evidence of structural damage was found.

In your case you should have started an action for holdover tenant with damage for double rent.

I'd prefer that instead of having to worry about electricity usage and damage to the AC from being too low too long.