(this was basically him "vouching" for her - because now she knows that HE is going to have to do touch-up if she doesn't do a good job..)

Thanks and keep in touch :)

I just steam cleaned the carpet, touched up the paint and home looks like the way when i bought it new.

Zack,I have some ideas to create apps to help direct tenant's repair requests to the proper people while letting keeping them and the owner/manager informed of the process.Please get in touch,Kevin

If there is such a resource in her area help her get in touch with them.

The idea fascinated me, and since then I try to keep in touch with the gentleman once in a blue moon to check on his progress.

A bunch of people that tell you that you need to take your cash out of state and buy 100 single family homes, and many locals who will tell you not to touch those with a 10 foot pole. 

Despite the stain, the drywall is stiff and dry to the touch.

and she's since graduated.

take pics of everything don't have anything fixed with out a receipt for the cost that describes in detail what was done an y. again before and after pics. stay in touch with the tenant so they cant use lack of communication against you some how. tell them you are having the damage to the property during there occupancy fixed and if the cost is less then there security then they will receive the difference if not  then don't expect anything but a bill. as for the fuel tank if you have a bill form before they moved in the company that sold you the oil should have this in the records some where it should show the cost of course but also how much was put in the tank proving it was full before they moved in. if you can prove everything with out a doubt then you should make out well in court if it comes to that and learn a bit as well some new things to put in the lease for the next tenant.