They did not pay their last months rent of $1200, and of course forfeit the $1200 deposit.

As a result assets tied to that situation were seized or forfeited, and I’ve been rebuilding from scratch while raising my kids on my own.I’m not sharing this for sympathy just to explain why my situation isn’t straightforward and to gain insight from those who have navigated a complex situation like mine and still been successful in REI. 

Then after they are OUT you do a proper inspection(compared with move-in checklist and photos) within the allotted time and send them the results with receipts for damages.A walk through inspection is 100% required in City of Portland or you forfeit the security deposit.  

You were also informed that the resident would forfeit their deposit, and that the partial month of rent owed could be forwarded to a third-party collections agency, where you would receive 60% of any amounts collected

I’m to the point where I’ve completely forfeited the idea of this place being profitable and I’m begging them to help us break even until hopefully the property value can increase enough to sell and recoup some of the investment.

Finally, you will have to lose or forfeit your opportunities to appeal and litigate.

We know if a property is free and clear, a foreclosure, been forfeited, as far particular liens no.

I charge when it becomes repair work, for example multiple dents, gouges, cracked corners, large anchor holes, or any patch that must be sanded and repainted to blend the wall.New York specific reminder, if you deduct anything, document it with photos and provide an itemized statement and the remaining deposit within 14 days after move out, otherwise you can forfeit the right to keep any portion.

Now, you're breaking it forfeiting management credit so I loose money.

You might need to forfeit some profit in the deal, but if you are adamant of not using your own money, it's the cost of doing business...