proper notice to enter is usually defined by the state as 24 hours notice. some states require 48. that is your starting point. that being said, coming through with a high amount of showings can be considered as disrupting the tenants right to peaceful enjoyment of their home. if you plan on coming through with one or two, you should be ok (legally) to give tenant prior written notice and come in regardless of their objections. if you think it may take multiple showings, you are likely better off to work with the tenant to set up a block of time for an open house. in extreme situations, you can consider offering a gift card to a local restaurant or movie theater to get them out. the tricky part is striking a balance between what is legal, entering with proper notice, and what is fair and reasonable, since the tenant can purposely leave the house an extreme mess to make it harder to re-rent, badmouth you to potential renters, and may even try to refuse entry. how you approach will depend on your relationship with tenant.

I think as of right now we are in a stalemate between the two market environments.

Taking into account climate change, the regulatory environment and future growth (population and real estate valuations), cities like Charlotte, Nashville, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Birmingham, etc etc should win handily against costal cities or the rust belt.Ultimately the best city to invest is the city you can invest in first and the most sustainably.  

A small rent discount to the two already living there may help keep the peace. 

But you’ll have peace of mind that you made a sound financial decision.Goodluck!

If it’s value drops 20%, you don’t get to sleep peacefully knowing you rent payments still come on the first of every month.

I believe it was in Podcast #283 or Podcast #288 that they talk about how sometimes it’s best to just offer cash for keys in order to get the tenants to leave the premises on a peaceful basis.

Check for financial assistance at school.Dave ramsey's financial peace university may also help.

Without bringing up the lease again and aggravate him even more as he wanted to talk to his attorney (according to what he said/presented he is a kid with rich parents with attorney), what some other ways to minimize the situation (ensuring no random security issue / damages on house and car), get my garage and driveway back, and get him to leave peacefully as soon as possible?

The home commands $1800 per month in rent.One of the adjacent (attached) rowhomes is under renovation and has been open to the environment for weeks.