Who will drive by to see if the lawn is cared for, or if there are three unauthorized dogs in the back yard?

I hope one or more can get the attention of their state attorney general and the SEC.

Many of the section 8 tenants I've had give me little to zero problems and take care of the place as though it's their own.

Your IRA can borrow, but you have to be careful to not personally guarantee it.

@Joshua Tucker Building real estate on tribal land offers unique tax benefits, but it requires careful planning and collaboration with tribal authorities.

I use problems like this to go an check out the problem and then the entire property while I'm there, looking for other problems, but also assessing HOW the tenant is taking care of the property.  

It seems that this risks the posts getting more attention than if they posted a simple, professional, response.2) We are in no position to verify the truth or falsity of the posts on this thread, and are not responsible for user-generated content.

However, hauling away a truckload of items and cleaning beyond standard expectations could reasonably be charged to the tenant, as it goes beyond normal use.Goodwill Gesture: Since this tenant was great for 5.5 years—paying on time and caring for the property—you might consider waiving part of the cleaning cost as a goodwill gesture.

@Steven NguyenThe BRRR method is a solid strategy, but careful planning is key.

P.S. - you don't care if you don't hire a professional photographer.3.