How to handle a tenant who trashes your property and disappears?

[Cameron]

A tenant trashed my place and skipped town without leaving an address. Is it even worth trying to track them down for unpaid rent and repairs, or will the legal fees and stress just cost me more than I’d ever get back?

[Mark]

@Cameron I am so sorry you’re going through this, it’s honestly a nightmare. If you have their SSN or the lease info, it might be worth looking into small claims or a debt collector; a lot of landlords do manage to get some of that money back. But honestly? Just keep an eye on the legal fees. Selling your property 'as-is' can relieve stress, even if it seems like the buyer is getting the better deal.