The duplex is only a few years old, but was poorly managed and one tenant had destroyed one side.

Cats are quiet, but the odor can impact the neighbors and destroy an apartment if the Tenant doesn't take care of them properly.If you allow them, what do you do to mitigate your risk?

Owners and several family members were happy to meet with me and sign the contract, because they knew the alternative was to get nothing and watch their home get destroyed by the city.

We have put in new windows, added new siding, destroyed and replaced kitchen cabinets, fixed and repainted the walls and ceilings, redid the bathroom, and started installing new hardwood throughout the house.What was the outcome?

Unless this person destroyed the place, $6100 for an SFR of this type is crazy.

I didn't want to go with wood blinds or even faux wood because I think they will be destroyed.

I would send a notice to vacate due to two violations of the rental agreement and move on to another tenant before they destroy the house.

No free lawyers for those who have their money invested, just the deadbeats or destroyers. 

When you buy with other loans and put minimal down payment, you end up having to pay PMI which usually destroys any cashflow.

By the grace of God he didn't steal appliances or destroy the place (although it was quite filthy).