I'm in the Mesa/ Gilbert area of the state and have had some of my investors I work with purchase land right outside of town in the pathway of the expected growth of the town.

Southern border of the land is Wilson Creek (a large, well established, full time creek with old growth trees)Approx 1 acre of non-recoverable flood zone along length of creekTwo small ponds on the property, which can be filled in to utilizeSmall neighborhood to East of property line with utilities ready and available for project Currently a couple of older homes and barn structures on property (100% liveable and well maintained)Wilmeth Rd is currently expanding down the block to a 4 lane road which connects to Highway 75 in McKinneyLarge developments are underway within a 1/2 mile to 3 miles out radius<4 miles to Costco, ChickFilA, WholeFoods, Cinemark, major hospitalAT&T Fiber and Atmos Gas at front of propertyA water well can be run, if desired, or tap into the city's water (currently on city water and has large main at front of property)A CE firm has drawn up plans for a small, 12 home, 3/4 acres development.

A lease can spell out rules and expectations and its more than just a contract its a way to COMMUNICATE between parties.

I think it’s reasonable for tenant to pay deductible if it really was their fault, if that’s allowed by your policy, but seems weird to me that you could expect tenant to know hanging a picture in that one spot would cause a leak.

If you're getting back into the lending game for long-term hold investors, a realistic “ideal” loan might look like this:Rates: Somewhere around 6-8% interest, depending on the risk profile of the borrower and the property.LTV: 70-80% LTV is solid, especially if you're aiming for lower risk.Term: 5-10 years works for LTR investors who want stability.Fees: Reasonable origination fee (1-2%) is expected, but avoid nickel-and-diming borrowers with hidden fees.Prepayment: A soft prepayment penalty could be fair if paid off in the first couple of years, but after that, no penalties.Speed: Being able to close quickly (within a couple of weeks) would be a huge plus.In short, give investors a competitive rate, decent terms, and flexibility on prepayment, and you’re golden.

W-T-F "Bob"...... 

Insurance would cover it, I would pay the deductible, and no assets would be lost.If you are in an area like San Diego where people are more likely to sue, a judge is more likely to find you guilty, and the payout is expected to be higher, you may consider an umbrella insurance policy.

These areas offer excellent opportunities for long-term equity growth and solid rental income.Florida still has strong cap rates—you can expect 7-8% in year one, 8-10% in year two, and an average of 10-12% over five years.

Yea we are expecting someone to sue for restricting property owners rights. 

It's got the Midwestern friendliness but with more energy and diversity than you might expect.