It was 5 years ago, I was just starting out as a wholesaler (30 days of learning the business), I'm sure I sounded like a nervous wreck trying to set up the deal in the first place.

OTOH, you're not going to be evicted or wreck the place.The 50% rule is a simple rule of thumb for estimating vacancy, expenses and capital.  

The solutions that are applicable for this are costly, but the problems of having hourly workers without air-tight reporting systems are legion and far more expensive than you might think.Understand beyond a shadow of a doubt that putting someone in a position of control over your employees, materials, or process flow is giving away a position that could financially wreck you.

The place was just wrecked.

They spent a lot on the rehab as it was a wreck home but looks like they will do well if they sell at or near their asking price .

A careless tenant can wreck a brand new appliance.

I also don't want to cover him on my insurance, should he get in a wreck while he's on the job.  

The banks didnt wreck them the market and levered speculators did.

Another reason I prefer laminate to carpet- it is usually wrecked or it isnt, and doesnt need to be replaced all the time like carpet/

Nothing is more frustrating than putting in a lot of time, and tying up a lot of money, just to have something dumb wreck it all.