I simply had a surveyor come and re survey and divide the land, I then recorded it at the court house.

Hello everyone -So I just wrapped up my first year as an investor and landlord (great experience so far) and I'm in a situation where I need to decide whether to take one of my tenants to small claims court or just eat the losses as a learning experience.The property I acquired is a commercial  office/warehouse property with 8 units: two units are shared and there was 1 vacancy.  

Are you using Bird dogs, Investor friendly Realtors, and Foreclosure court sales?

-Upgrade to 200-amp, 40-circuit panel-Install 220V dedicated line to where range will be-Install dedicated 20-amp line for refrigerator-Install dedicated 20-amp for above-range mounted microwave-Install 2 separate dedicated 20-amp circuits for kitchen countertops-Install GFCI for dishwasher on dedicated 20-amp circuit-Install 2 separate dedicated 20-amp circuits for each bathroom-Ensure 220V circuit for dryer is functional and compliant-Wire ceiling lights for two smaller bedrooms-Test all circuits in house for functionality

But once the Order Granting Permission to Sell is issued by the court, the house could be sold by the estate/executor.However, the house being upside down adds another layer of red tape to the mix.

It will cost you more in court if the tenant sues for deducting from the deposit. 

Operating as an unlicensed broker there is not any real possible consequences for dishonesty, etc except possibly through the courts. 

But I'd make sure I could defend myself in small claims court which may be difficult without a lease unless anything you withheld money for is glaringly obvious.

If by chance this happens, it is best to not confront the beast but to keep your distance until the courts can set it free!

May not look the best, but it is functional and inexpensive ($5-$7 per screen).