Quote from @Scott Mac: You've been in business 15 years, and the current renters alleged problems include:  [1]    Mold around stove,  [2]    Old food around stove,  [3]    Mold on walls,  [4]    Blood stains,   [5]    Dead insects,   [6]    Dust throughout,  [7]    Dirty stove,  [8]    Dirty Microwave,  [9]    Bathroom unsanitary,[10]    Windows unclean,[11]    Windows missing/damaged screens,[12]    General filth,[13]    Unswept floors,[14]    Showerhead replacement needed.

Once we approve this, we sign an agreement with the tenant that clearly outlines the payment terms to avoid misunderstandings and, most importantly, to have legal backing if the situation escalates.We’ve had good experiences with tenants who are upfront and communicate their situation honestly, as it shows responsibility and willingness to pay.If you charge late fees, it’s important to set two clear payment windows—for example, the first payment between the 1st and 5th of the month, and the second between the 15th and 20th.

In my experience, people that do this don't  often own up to it, let alone pay for it.Bigger picture: if you're planning to be in the hospitality business for a long time, I would learn to forgive but not forget.

Hard money and bridge lenders can also hit a two-to-three‑week window if you’ve pre‑underwritten your file and the scope is light; conventional or DSCR usually run 30–45 days.

Tie choice to ROI: rent premium, energy savings, and lower maintenance vs. window units.

Forget trying to walk them through a simple repair over the phone, to avoid sending a ServiceTech and saving an owner money.

Tax deed is a high‑reward, high‑risk lane: titles can be messy, redemption windows vary, and you often can’t inspect, so you win by mastering one county’s rules, running conservative ARV/rent comps, and budgeting for quiet title plus unknown repairs.

Even after everything the market’s been through, prices are holding steady.The takeaway: Slower price growth + falling rates = one of the better buying windows we’ve had in a while.📝 Pending Sales Hold FlatPending Home Sales didn’t move much from August, but they’re still sitting near this year’s highs.

Windows and doors: To provide natural light and ventilation, you will need to add windows and doors to the garage.

As many things in life, just because we forget to do something or don't do something completely, does not mean the burden or penalty of such a thing is pushed off of us, and onto the service provider.