Man I’m fired up...this LL is fortunate I’m on the other side of the globe...taking advantage of mil families, them is fighting words (verbal fight tho...I like not being in jail)!

Any damage above reasonable wear and tear is taken from security deposit, and you send a statement to the tenant (along with any remaining amount or a bill for damages).If they fight back and/or take you to court, your evidence is the move in vs move out condition report and photos. you are at the step where you repair any damages and reimburse yourself from the tenants security.

That will be another fight after then return from their vacation. 

I'm just envisioning fights breaking out in the foyer of the triplex!

We have been fighting for our reputation every since then.

The loan was so small that I am surprised that the lender is fighting this.

This is a gamble because the 3 kids will have a chance to contest her "will," fight for the property, and potentially prolong the probate hearings.I don't know.

Here in Dallas's county it is very easy to file an abstract of judgment on someone's property, and it is very easy to get it removed from the deed all they need to do is dispute the judgment the one that holds the judgment will need to spend money to fight it, and it could cost more than the judgment is worth.Joe Gore

Was it cordial and she worked with you or did you have to fight her every step of the way.

Freddie can overlook this somewhat if you use professional management, but if you're working with banks you're fighting not only the experience component, but the net worth requirement, AND being an out of state investor.Point being, it's important to know now only what you can buy, but who you're going to use for financing as you need to consider what financing hurdles you'll encounter.