These types of infestations will have a direct effect on the value of your property and the way it performs, so continue to take preventative action.Once lease renewals come up, I'd just non renew the tenants that you think are responsible. 

I would hire a pest control company to seal up any entry points to prevent this from happening. 

Pest control checks. 

I started with turnkey to get into REI, but now with a little more experience under my belt, I'm considering selling my turnkeys at a loss and moving on to something with more meat on the bones.Exterior - $225- pressure wash- remove damaged/torn window screens- remove all stickers from all windows- repair hole in soffit to the right of chimneyMain Interior - $825- repair/replace damaged sheetrock- wipe down and clean all walls throughout house- wipe down and clean all doors, trim and baseboards and throughout house- touch up paint on walls- touch up paint on trim and doors- replace missing/broken blinds- replace missing/broken doorknobs- replace missing/broken light switch and outlet covers- replace missing/broken light bulbs- make sure all doors open/shut properly- make sure all windows open/close properly- replace air filter- replace batteries in the smoke detectors- remove all trash from attic- clean and paint all bars and shelves in closets- clean all AC vents and return vents- make sure all drawers and cabinets open and close properly- make sure to clean out all drawers and cabinetsLiving Room - $10- clean and paint fireplace with black high heat paintKitchen - $55- wipe down and clean all cabinets, inside and out- touch up paint on cabinets- paint under sink- tighten loose cabinet hardware- caulk sink, floor, counter- replace broken trim on ends of countertopsLaundry Room - $10- clean and paint inside washer box- clean out dryer ventHalf Bathroom - $25- wipe down and clean all cabinets, inside and out- touch up paint on cabinets- paint under sink- tighten loose cabinet hardware- caulk toilet, sink, tub, floor- tighten door handleMaster Bathroom - $75- paint cabinets inside and out- tighten loose cabinet hardware- caulk toilet, sink, tub, floor- fill in missing grout in showerHall Bathroom - $35- wipe down and clean all cabinets, inside and out- touch up paint on cabinets- paint under sink- tighten loose cabinet hardware- caulk toilet, sink, tub, floorStairs - $20- paint handrail- paint banasterGarage - $25- pressure wash garage floorLocks - $300Yard - $175- cut, edge, weedeat- trim bushes- trim up trees- clean up fencelines- haul off all trash- Remove grass from cracks in concrete- remove all loose limbs and debris- clean out flower bedsFlooring - $275- clean all carpetsCarpet Cleaning Estimate: $275Garage - $100Program two new garage door remotesPest Control - $85- pest control needed: General pest sprayTrash - $350- remove trash at the curbCleaning - $120

True DCR should include all the recurring and predictable expenses you’ll actually pay to keep tenants happy, properties safe, and the city off your back.Here are a few commonly missed or underestimated expensesthat destroy real DCR: 🐜 Termite Bonds & Pest Control: Annual termite protection and monthly pest control are non-negotiable in many climates, especially in the Southeast. ❄️ HVAC Maintenance Contracts: Annual tune-ups and semiannual filter replacements aren’t optional if you want your system to last.

Call pest control. 

RepairsThen run for the hills.In Bridgeport, Connecticut and many North East regions we also include Snow Removal and Pest control.Explore all markets but do your research, as to where net migration and jobs are heading.Let me know if you have any questions.

Taxes: $40k annually Potential Monthly Rent Roll: $160,000+Projected Expenses: Property Management Company 9% of monthly rent: $16,000Monthly property maintenance, move-out & repair costs: $25,000Projected PITIA: $39,000 monthly Advertising, office supplies, etc: $5,000Waste, pest services: $5,000Legal fund: $5,000/ monthly  Monthly Projected Expenses: $95,000Monthly Projected Rent Roll: $160,000I'm sure I'm missing a lot.

Uneven or slippery surfaces, rickety stairs and railings, placement of outdoor grill, electrical wiring, insect infestations, etc.Yes, you do have linability insurance, but you still have a duty to mitigate risk.  

Quote from @Dawn Harris: @Andrew SteffensWe are fine with the regular maintenance charges for pest and pool but the other charges like drain and dishwasher or thermostat reset, these kinds we see almost every month.