For instance, if I have $100K in debt at an interest rate of 22%, if I get my hands on $100K, I have to give serious consideration to paying off that $100K.  

For instance, in IL, you most likely do need to get your license. 

I asked for examples of instances where this would be the go to method.

If you started using other services that are not publicly available, there would seem to be a need for consent there.For instance, want to search their SSN and check out some things related to it? 

@Chris Coleman I usually do pay cash for these expenses, since they are typically pretty small...until this instance.  

He has become verbally abusive toward my tenant and has had two instances of destructive behavior.  

I've heard that some had to offer concessions to avoid evicting tenants, lower rent, and in one dramatic instance  the valuation of the property dropped enough that even though the loan was being pad, it was called in due to the loan to value diminishing due to reduced valuation.I actually believe that the  meltdown was so  extreme that we're unlikely to see anything like it in the forseeable future, but that doesn't mean there are not big lesson's to be learned.Originally posted by @Junior Soares:@Tania ReubenDont sell, keep holding and keep them rented.

You can hire anyone you like, however in this instance you would need to pay them yourself as they would not be due a commission from the listing brokerage.And you are very much correct in that the listing agent is likely not representing your interests.

Not all will do it, but some will.If you can't find one, then manually cut the problem area out with a box knife and let them handle the rest of the carpet and tack strips.And in some areas you may be able to get market rent by replacing just (for instance) the bedroom if that's the bad area and have the installer Seam the rooms together.This color is what I call Apartment Tan, it comes in various shades.

For instance I've seen listings where a duplex or multi-family is fully renter occupied and property mgmt in place.