People apply for 10 credit cards in a month when they are on a downward spiral financially, and FICO reflects this (this will nuke your FICO score).

He's in a death spiral because he doesn't want to put more $ in to the building so his occupancy is dropping (around 65% right now) and his tenant quality is dropping.

And some markets have neither, which is a death spiral!

If you do not set a firm tone (firm and friendly) from the very beginning you are setting yourself up for a downward spiral.

It's spiral round duct which may be more expensive.

After reading Rich Dad Poor Dad, I realized I was stuck in a downward spiral and that I would always outspend my level of income.I needed to change what I was doing in order to have enough money to retire.My long term goal is a combination of Rent To Own and multi family units in the form of duplex, triplex and quads.

I could just say "ditto" to what Dawn just said and I don't want to sound like Mr Drama person to say you're putting yourself into a death spiral but I guess this is what I've said many times, if you get on their bad side, well they can make life hell for you.

As they move out, rehab the inside of the units.You can expect most not to pay, and your cost can spiral quickly.

As someone who primarily funds loans from CMBS, agency, and insurance companies I think this info is on point.Despite turbulent capital markets, roiling from weakness in China and a downward spiral in oil and stock prices, borrowers at the onset of 2016 have an abundant array of attractive financing options available for acquiring or refinancing multifamily properties.

not an easy situation , i would just have a talk that you feel bad , you allowed him time to mourn , but you can't really do this . you will help him try and find a smaller 1 bedroom , or studio and will be happy to work with him . tell him you and him have a great relationship and you don't want it to sour because of this . i think once a person falls behind , 90% will continue the downward spiral .