I bet you have solid trades contacts in your local area.

So, I do agree with hedging your bets and serving a notice to pay or quit.The issue with them not paying rent and you using the security deposit is that they have zero incentive to clean the unit and if they damage it, you have no additional funds.If it were me, I'd serve them an eviction notice and then mark them as owing on a credit reporting site(I use Front Lobby).

Mini splits I think are your best bet.

But I bet most PM's are using property management or channel management software.

I knew it was a risky bet as Baltimore has much crime and systemic issues they can't seem to overcome.

That tells me that you're taking precautions necessary to hedge your bet.

Taking your investment into your own hands will be your best bet.

You haven’t been hurt, and I bet you have real issues to focus on.

If you were to view your forms from TT, I’m betting they put the deduction on the schedule C form.I just finished a 2.5 hour conversation with the tax law department of the irs.

Columbus, Ohio is definitely one of the strongest bets — its metro population is well over 500K, median home prices are still around $300K, and the market has a strong mix of rental demand, positive cash flow potential, and long-term appreciation.