I (still) have a home that I own in Texas that needs to be rented. This is a picture of what it looked like once upon a time. 

The tenants had left it in “immaculate” condition according to the original Property  Manager and they refunded their security deposit in full. I later discovered that the yard was overgrown and the fridge was moldy.  And I thought I had it bad then.

Cut to now and the fourth Property Manager…yes, the fourth!  

She can’t enter the property into the Houston rental database because the first Property Manager never properly withdrew it. Well, that gal is in no rush to do me any favors after we “had words.” I have to contact her boss to get this resolved. It takes me two days but it’s done. Okay.

New agent doesn’t want to post picture of the home or show it because the yard is an absolute mess. They are waiting for funds from me to order the yard service. I send them a check. Okay.

Another email announces that the garage door has a big gash in it. I need a whole new door. Cost? About $550. How did it happen? Nobody knows.

Next day, another email. A request for $1,500 for more repairs, painting, and cleaning.  What?  What do you mean that nobody likes a bright blue bedroom?   Okay, I get it. But $30 to replace some light bulbs. Geez. Another check is in the mail.

Oh, the door locks are “not to code” and will all need to be changed, too.

Next day, another email. There are roaches everywhere! Yikes. Must be sprayed.  Okay.

A few minutes later, another email announces that the central air conditioning isn’t working. Okay, this is really becoming ridiculous now, right? Remember, this house was in “immaculate” condition with “no damage” at all according to Property Manager No. 1. 

Today the air conditioner repairman went to the house. He noted that the window on the back door is broken. 

I assured my Property Manager that I have sent her another check and to just ignore the tear stains.