Quote from @Paige Seeley: @Jay Hurst even with 20% down, what non conventional options are you talking about? 

The letter also states the total non-rent items currently owed by the tenant, such as accumulated late fees or repair charges.Also very important, the tenant states they have no unresolved issues with their current landlord, except as listed in a space provided, and they have no current plans to cancel their lease under the Service Members Civil Relief Act or for any other reason. 

Getting non paying tenants out of your house in RI can be a lengthy process so you have to choose wisely. 

Many business owners are deeply concerned with the future treatment of their employees, equipment, image, customers, etc.  

This normally would not be an issue but the cost of the water/sewer is extremely high in this area and specifically because the meter is a one inch, the costs are much higher than a normal 3/4 inch on a non-duplex. 

Whether you’re dealing with non-payment of rent or other lease violations, this resource explains what landlords need to know to remain compliant and protect their investment. 

@John Voychick I'm so sorry to hear about your experience, it really pains me to hear about people getting subpar treatment and customer service I always listen to people's experiences to make sure that I can prevent these kinds of things from happening to my clients.

My umbrella policy just sent me a non-renewal because Steadily is underwritten by Fortega which is not at least B+ rated. 

I considered suing for non-performance but felt the hassle of doing so would not be worth the benefit.I'm still hopeful and looking in the Flint market, I just would not use them to do so.

I've heard horror stories that it's usually impossible due to the "burden placed on the municipality" but could really never understand what that burden was... most people living in those units wouldn't be using the school systems so aside from maybe an increased volume in emergency medical situations I can not understand that statement?