Just keep your eye on the numbers, be patient, and, if the path feels a bit winding at times, remember that most of us have been right there the ones who kept at it ended up with the sweetest returns.Take care, Pat & JasperTurning investment visions into REALITY in Phoenix, AZ - Ranked #1 for residential real estate growth and opportunity by PwC

Sometimes you have to drop everything to take care of your guest.

When tenants and owners feel cared for, word spreads.

.- Most cities do NOT care if an owner lives in basement, but will not allow a tenant to unless baement has legal egress window.3) Check local statutes if any limitations on how many unrelated roommates are allowed.4) Check with local building dept to see if rental inspections and corresponding requirements.5) Local statutes allow locks on bedroom doors?

Closing on another Walgreens 11.75 cap rate in DecemberAnother corp day care under agreement almost 11 capAnother Walgreens currently negotiating in 10's for cap rate with 80k cars per day corner.Have offers out on others also.

If there is a minor stain in need of cleaning that gets missed they can take care of that.

Your tenants need to buck up and take care of the bugs.

And that you for bringing the proper spelling of Hazleton to my attention. 

Better to have your own property manager use trusted handymen to take care of the issues for long term/quality fixes. 

The short answer is I look for 9% min and try to press it to 11% with those strategies along with rental increases once improvements are made and the tenants know you actually care about the property.