Although I have invested in New Jersey in the past, I am entirely focused on out-of-state these days.

In the past I have not had issues but my current tenant seems content to take the late charge and wait to pay rent until I post a 3 day notice.

@Michael L. the reason I replied to your thread is that you and I do think alike; in the past I had created a list of "intangibles" that I would score two or more properties on, as a tie breaker of which to offer on first.My list, in no particular order is: market time, age of big ticket items i.e. roof & windows & hvac, neighborhood, schools, view, curb appeal, potential, floorplan, owner's benefits (size of master suite, common areas), and "gut feeling".I never actually used the list.

I actually avoided craigslist because in the past I had some bad experiences with it.

I own a few rental properties and have owned a few businesses in the past... I

Don't do that.Tenants have asked us to change light bulbs in the past (I seriously don't understand how someone can think they need to call someone to do that) and we explain to them that is not our responsibility.

I also sell Graco and Titan spray equipment as a component of my job and have painted professionally in the past.  I

In the past I would be approved for a solid 4 digit limit and would have to request an increase a few months of use.

I have substantial equity in the properties; in fact, our Current ratio (Assets/Liabilities) is 2:1 which should be considered very healthy.Has anyone had this problem in the past? Is

My gut was telling me to stick with the lease and not stray from what I have done in the past. I