In my area, if landlord does not provide the itemized statement within proper time frame, the tenant has right to their full security deposit back, even if they caused damages, so I would make sure I followed proper procedure to protect myself.  

I am also a natural introvert, but have learned that putting myself out there and getting uncomfortable is a skill.My biggest suggestion would be to go to as many local in-person meetups as possible and find the people who are "moving and shaking" to become friends with them. 

Naturally I would increase the rent to more than cover the costs and I do believe it could be a great selling point for tenants to consider. 

I'm a rule-follower by nature, but unfortunately the law is written with language that is extremely unclear. 

Despite having obtained a permit from the HOA, it has been revealed that the proper procedure required obtaining a permit from the Florida State prior to seeking HOA approval. 

We are just so pissed with these girls that they are taking advantage of our nature and this one thing we missed.

I just viewed what looked to be a beautiful 3 unit in the photos a few days ago, but when I got there it was apparent the building had a natural gas smell in the basement, plus the owner pays all heat for the building since there is only one furnace.

You can have a natural person or LLC as the beneficiary - the choice between the two is one of tax liability as they are pass through entities; not civil liability.

It's the nature of the beast.

I have this on my lease: "Tenant accepts the cost of clearing the drain of any and all stoppages within the property except those caused by defective plumbing, tree roots, or act of Nature or God."