But once that baby is rented out I'll be banking at least $1500 positive per month soup to nuts.

Find something,anything that is a violation of the lease to start eviction if you can.When you go in front of a judge in eviction court they will ask the tenant if they gave you something in writing.You have to swear in front of the judge to tell the truth.If you don't the judge can throw you in jail.We find tenants say lot's of things but when they are under oath most will not lie.They might try to omit certain info but the judge pulls the truth out of them quickly (within a few minutes).Some judges are more sympathetic to tenants and others more to property managers and landlords.It depends if you are the first or last case of the day and how that day has gone for the judge.If he is not authorized to have a pet you can evict based on that.If the apartment complex doesn't care and they are driving you nuts then go work at another complex that doesn't handle their business that way.One thing is for sure I wouldn't let them abuse me.

I understand that it will take time for these actions to be fruitful.

Also look for properties that you could cover the whole monthly nut on your own and dont have to have the rent to survive. 

The guests are a whole multi-volume treatise.Years ago, an owner was driving my staff nuts.  

Most people think I'm nuts for walking away from a "good" salary, but I'd rather do great on my own than sit at a desk waiting for the weekend. 

And you just expect him to turn over the fruits of these years of work to you, for free?

My friends said i was nuts but also know my track record when serious and thought it was doable.

My husband thinks I'm nuts because we'll be sending out holiday cards and GC's in about a month. 

I love the fact that my last two places were in such bad shape some people thought I was nuts.