Be sure to include the specific language that is required in an eviction notice and be sure to properly serve the tenant.

At about the same time, I go to serve legal notice just in case they don't, to pay utilities or vacate, when I find out they have not paid utilities.

Generally, if the tenant is willing to accept $500 or $1,000 and save you the expense of filing for an eviction, that is a better option and also serves to preserve the condition of the property. 

If food / fast food / drive thru - the brand needs to go dark and buy out of lease or file's BK - is there a replacement brand waiting in the wings.  

This home is actually broken up into 3 separate units and could serve long term as a rental.

Study your state landlord tenant regulations and learn how to properly operate your business.Most regulations allow a landlord to serve a tenant on the second of the month when they are late paying.

Des Moines, Iowa.I served a 3 day notice, personally and signed by a ternary, and on the third day they said they had part of the rent and would have the rest the following week.

If Whole Foods decides to move in, then watch out.

When you do hang out its video games,  good conversation, I could imagine  some take out food, a few beers, maybe  a hit or two.

Since you live so Close to the AV you would be better served to manage the property yourself.