Another way to find contractors is by going to your local hardware store early in the morning.

This isn't the Commonwealth, your wallet will be emptied faster than you can say "Herring was a dope rapper!"

We completely remodeled the unit interiors w/ new appliances, counters, plumbing/lighting fixtures, doors w/ hardware, and vinyl plank flooring as well as installing new vinyl windows in every unit.

Paint the cabinets a solid color that coordinates with the counters (which look new) and replace the missing drawer, add cheap cabinet hardware, a microwave/hood combo and do a tile shower surround or replace the surround with one that isn't so drab.

LOL  just like during the gold rush it was the hardware stores and bars that cleaned up.

Tenants are like pizza joint, tax services, hardware store, catering, ... supplies....and so on The syndicate is new and getting stable.

If a strongly worded letter might help loosen up her wallet it might be worth it to pursue.

When economy is rough, it is inevitable a percentage of workforce will be laid off, and thus your rent will likely be in jeopardy, which would also translates to reducing the cash flow is landlord's wallet, which could ultimately result in landlord not paying bank.

Go to one of the big-box hardware stores and get a $20 pin style moisture meter (two very sharp pins).

Alas, he stayed in Washington and my wallet is elated :)