I know you mentioned the shutoff was a little rusted which prevented it from being fully shut off. 

An LLC goes a long way to prevent that!!

I'd probably be there just to prevent any issues.

If the one that sold for $243k flooded back in 2016 as well, and nothing was done to prevent it from happening again (like raising the house) then it should be safe to include within your comps. 

@Tyler Gibson if this was a scam, It would be good to share some of the details to prevent anyone reading this avoid the same situation.

. -- whatever);c. the dollar amountper month between what you charge and what the market rate would be,and;d. the percentageamount below market of what you charge compared to market rates.My feeling is thatif we can gather a body of -- ultimately verifiable -- evidence oflandlords charging below market rates, we'd be better able to insiston vacancy decontrol or other measures that would prevent some youngthug stranger from free-loading on your kindness to a good tenantwho'd fallen on hard times, or whatever.

Provide proper care for the pet in accordance with veterinary recommendations or ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) guidelines.

"there's never a market bad enough to prevent a good deal, nor a market good enough to prevent a bad one."

@Yannes ChiangNot sure of your states laws however you can avoid the conveyance fee as well as prevent a tax reassessment.

It might prevent the bank from being willing to do the loan, it will almost certainly cause you difficulty getting insurance, and it’s just a big liability for you in general.