For me, it’s all about scaling, so multifamily properties are where my focus stays.

Pros - guaranteed rent, tenants stay longer on averageCons - more mgmt needed (lease violations), they tend to not take great care of properties (increase maintenance expense or deferred maintenance)

I want to stay in Cleveland.

People staying for 30-90 days are a completely different customers than someone in a years lease. 

What tools or strategies are you using to stay ahead of the game?

As far as benefit to the seller goes, @Matthew Paul I think you are probably right on the money and regardless of whether they would have preferred to stay in this house rather than move, it is likely providing them some excellent cash flow; and I'd be hard-pressed to come up with a deal that serves both parties better than the current situation. 

@Matt Weddon - make sure all reasoning & communication around the rejection stays clear of all federal AND state protected classes under Fair Housing.

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He’s also interested in staying in the home if possible and deduct the rent from the balance he owes.

Tenants file bankruptcy, go out of business, stop paying, but stay.