I don't know about Tennessee, but typically you would have to honor the lease of the previous landlord.

I know of a couple landlords in Omaha and they are cheap cheap cheap.

@Shanae Williams I bought my first investment property with less than what you are using to buy, it will take some digging (tired landlords, properties thats in code violations, auction).

I did a quick search and found that Dallas has requirements for landlords to provide some sort of cooling for tenants. 

I have ask my landlord to replace my carpet since it's been over 10 years since I moved in she has agreed to replace the carpet on several occasions  however stated that  the property owner needs to come and inspect the carpet to make sure that  it is not  above and beyond normal wear and tear it is my understanding that in California the carpet should be replaced after 10 years  it is has bugs in it  there is no padding left  it is filthy grungy and it's already been cleaned twice and no  difference  because I am diabetic if I can have it replace laminate flooring that are being installed and all the  recently vacated units  which are being renovated I asked her on several occasions if I can have laminate floor instead of carpet and she stated that they cannot install laminate flooring in upstairs units due to the noise however I just discovered that the unit adjacent to mine on the upstairs floor  just  was renovated and they installed laminate flooring as this discrimination can I demand  this type of flooring  and ask  her about the new laminate flooring on the second floor policy and why I am unable to  have the same  can I demand that type of flooring or do I have to have carpet  I also feel she is being discriminating against me for no reason  she has been short when I ask for repairs  I asked to move to the downstairs unit and she gave me a whole rant about how she doesn't think that the property owners would allow me to move down there based on my rent being late once or twice  and a bunch of other reasons which I don't think it's her business  to point these things out to me or rather she should just give me the application or instructions on how to go about it and let the property owners make that decision  do I have any basis for discrimination  complaint against her with the fair housing authorities  California

Because the rent court is the one sending us landlords to small claims court! 

She had also reported the prior owner to the county for landlord violations.  

I think he means sell and use a 1031 to trade up.. at least that is what I am gleaming from his posts.. and if your goal is to be a large landlord and do that for a living that is very sound advice.For the OP the risk of heloc's getting locked and or called is far greater than you getting sued.. don't let paranoia of lawsuits wage the dog.. 

CA laws state that keys must be returned to the landlord or the landlord can have the locks re-keyed and deduct the expense from the deposit.

My lease has a statement of Liability that Landlord is not responsible.