My tenants have been displaced, and my heart breaks for them.

I don't even have kids yet, but I know I will and I want to be there for their first word, first step, first crush, first battle of the bands (they'll win, of course), first heartbreak, etc.

I know the heartbreak of the challenges you're facing.

Frankly, in the current situation, I've been telling myself, "think of the money, think of the money," because the reality is simply too heartbreaking to consider. 

I stepped in and cured most of them that I could.. and I am fairly certain they would have gotten really hosed if I did not rectify the majority of them.. if you have enough liquidity and I mean real liquidity like  200 to 500k in cash to handle the ones that get called or other issues go for it.. if your thinking Hey I can put a few grand down and make the delta but I only have 5k in my savings account your setting yourself up for some heart break.

It's heartbreaking that there was a firefighter and others killed though. 

My journey was fraught with failed contracts totaling over $180 million, each one a heartbreaking setback due to negotiations gone awry, inspection issues, financing troubles, or unforeseen complications.

That's a nursing pillow... which is why this went from gross/shocking to heartbreaking for me. 

Heartbreaking stuff :(And I agree that introducing yourself as "Hi, I'm Bob, I run crappy apartments for people that can't get anything better" isn't the best way to make a positive impression.  

If someone does…you may spend much more in the long run than what it would have taken to get everything permits, etc.I appreciate you sharing your situation and I hope you’ll find an opportunity to rectify it.My heart breaks…