Neighbor refused to cut trees down.One tree fell on tenants RV, totaling it.

It should cut down on costs and complaints.If the tenant demands upgrades you can't do, I'd give him whatever notice is applicable in the jurisdiction to tell him to go pound sand and find another place to live.

Got new renter, but the 2nd contractor cut some corners, took about $10k to finish it and the others. 

If it is later in the project, and most of the money is spent, well that is where reserves come in (hopefully those aren't blown through).If you have more time than money, you go in and do work that you would prefer to have hired (i.e. cut new beds and put down mulch yourself versus paying the landscapers...).

Investor Consequences: Deferred Maintenance: Reduced rental income might force some investors to cut back on repairs, leading to property deterioration over time.

I'll look at cutting that down. 

I really liked the guy and I don't want to cut him loose, but this is business. 

Are you tying into exiting fences? 

If you have to evict in Chicago, don't cut corners, and hire an attorney. 

There's a misconception that builders are price gouging, but in reality, the price of a home is directly tied to the cost of building it.When material or financing costs go up, home prices follow.