I've handled this situation a few times, but I'm looking to up my game.  Do youhave a checklist of the standard things you do that you could share? (I have a move in checklist if anyone is interested)Do you meet them ...

Hi, I just moved out with proper notice after living on a residential property for around 6 years.Landlord returned me after 1 month and one week a check of $320 out of $2650 of security.He gave a list of expenses lik...

I just bought an occupied duplex with long term tenants (Since 2008). Tenants decided to give notice at time of purchase. Tenants admitted there is about 3-4 years of smoke damage to the unit as they started smoking i...

We are going to sell a a house we own that we have been renting out for the last three years. The tenants' lease was up Wednesday; they have lived there for one year. The property manager told us they would conduc...

  I had tenants leave recently.  I had new carpet installed in 5 bedrooms and a hallway before they moved in 3.5 years ago.  (This a larger single family home rental).  I know, I know...now, carpet not a good idea in ...

What is reasonable wear and tear?  I have a 2 year old buy and hold.  I painted the entire interior and had new carpet put in.  The tenant was there for 2 years.   They patched the wall holes and left the white spackl...

Tenant moved out. Walls need touch ups and two bathroom cabinets are de-laminating (excess water dripping and not cleaning). The baseboards have knicks on all of them. One has a piece of it taken out. Is the water da...

How do you determine what normal wear and tear is when giving a tenant their deposit back?  I always have my properties cleaned and if needed, painted before a new tenant moves in. When they move out, the walls are al...

Hi, all, Surprised I have seen this before: I just put down new carpet in a rental, and I'm wondering how I can insure it lasts more than a year or two. Has anyone tried carpet protectant, like 3M Scotchgard or Dupont...

My lender said that because of coronavirus, it is possible to choose to have the appraiser not go inside the units (I'm getting an FHA loan for a 4plex). Should I still have the appraiser go inside or no? I also got a...