@Cara AnnI’ve had a few rentals with unfinished attic access, and the simplest solution is adding a short lease note saying the attic is unfinished and for storage only, the tenant must keep the door closed and locked at all times, report any signs of pests or issues right away, make no changes or repairs, and allow landlord access with notice for inspections or maintenance.

It is something larger investors have access to as well - but from individual investors its a big bonus 

We are fortunate in that we have access to the MLS in our market but for deals outside of our market we use REIBlackbook to pull comparables. 

I own an investment property in Austin, TX with significant equity that I'd like to access. 

Prohibition on Unsafe or Unauthorized Maintenance Work.

Alternatively find the previous owner and try to get  permission to access from them. 

I'm just glad we have the other rentals to average things out.We always google applicants, it is amazing the things you can find, including early evidence of those unauthorized pets.Keep on trucking, this too shall pass!

What's the best way for me to access equity in this TX property provided that I do not want to sell it?

Damages- You have to document everything that is wrong, get ahead of this and if you see additional guests, they are already in violation and you can start the process with Airbnb for unauthorized guests and have them cancel, removed immedietly. 3.

 Since there’s no verified odor and the area isn’t accessible from the attic, it wouldn’t be reasonable, or safe to start cutting into asbestos-containing drywall without evidence of an active issue.