Great job 809 credit score. 12 hits on criminal record the worst being battery with intent to cause physical harm (3 counts total) and Burglary of a Dwelling.

Not counting late fees, they owe $4k in rent from May-July.

You are not counting on the other miscellaneous expenses that do occur and can add up to another 5% to 8% more.  

I guess what I am saying is don't count them out until you, and they, are SURE that it is not for them. 

I realize every lease is different and factors with regard to the location, traffic count etc all play a roll but I was really trying to hear about what sort of protections to the property owner was realistic to get from the billboard company.

On both of my commercial properties the sellers realtor drafted the purchase agreement and there wasn't a charge (unless you count the seller's realtor fees).

I wouldn't count on it.

If you are conservative want to count on the income as pension you can cash out the balance and expect several K income with tax and insurance obligation.

Banks will count your schooling as years of work, so despite the lack of long term job expirience it won’t affect you.

Count me in!