It's not worth hiring a lawyer but as you suggested, small claims court may be an option IF you hired them in your personal capacity OR if your jurisdiction allows LLC owners to go to small claims and represent the LLC in court (many, most?

Hello- I have a. situation that I need some clarification and understanding.Situation: My wife is the Conservator and legal guardian of her mother who is in memory care. In order to help finance the care, we are curre...

I don't know if they still do it but if memory serves a few years ago TD Bank would do a HELOC on a rental in second position but only if it was titled in someone's personal name. 

Plus the average person probably finds Akron more obtainable given funds available.

Now the tenant may have a legitimate personal injury claim and more.3) "Citing Renters Insurance declined coverage"- So, tenant has Renters Insurance?

I have other HELOCs that were much easier to get both personally and professionally.

So...Assuming we're considering the advantages for American's to invest in Japan, I personally think it only makes sense in a select few situations. 

During the slow season, do you personally focus on getting more rentals, focus more on family/personal life, or do you do something else?

Me personally I look at my rental as a business everything is paid for by rental.

Real estate investing is forgiving; the average person can still make money even with some big mistakes.