Instead, think respectful and professional interactions, open and honest communication, prompt response to tenant needs, establishment of good property management systems, and customer service. 

Remigo - I'm not a professional, so can't say for certain, but I'd think central CT hasn't enjoyed the same upward movement that Fairfield county has seen over the last several years. 

Hi friends,  purchased my first rental in may this year, got it rented in mid June, signed a 12 month contract with tenant, about a week ago tenant sent me an 'official' email that there is a mice/rat problem, although there were cheaper options I went with professionals who were charging me 7-8x only because this is a long term investment and I wanted to get it solved, the pest professionals sealed the attic and set traps, they followed by couple of times to remove traps and refill bait boxes, my tenant now sent me lease termination letter citing health concerns due to mice/rat problem, they paid for current sept month and said that I can keep half the deposit for Oct.What should I do here, they have three small kids so I understand the reason for concern but I am also doing my best to solve the issue, should I go ahead and accept their termination or should I fight it out, not sure if involving lawyer is good as I am trying to make some cash flow and not lose it.. please advice also I am from Texas and would love to hear about TX law on this.

Have you hired a service like WeGoLook.com to visit the property to see if is it occupied?

I would much rather have a professional that pays for insurance and who has read many contracts do mine than have someone who only sees a few contracts a year. 

You will have to seek (and most likely pay) a licensed professional to work out the details.  

This buyer wants to do his first flip and has years of real estate development experience in his professional day job.

Also if we are talking about nice houses that should be getting market price, then I would think this holds even more true, verse fixer uppers in need of work.With that said, you can always get rid of a realtor you don't feel is working for you, and hire a new one.

Why not simply hire one?

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