No offense, I don’t know your situation and some people can be quite reclusive, but it helps to get to know your neighbors and network some.

However, certain types of crime, such as burglary, assault, arson, sex offenses and drug dealing convictions will be more relevant than traffic offenses, and older convictions are typically less relevant than newer ones.Avoid the Small and SpentIt is illegal to refuse to rent to someone because of past drug use, though you can consider a history of drug manufacture and dealing.

The lease says it's a non smoking unit and not only is cigarette smoke incredibly offensive to some and some people are highly sensitive to it, it does real, lasting damage to your property.

No offense, but a lot of the questions you have should have been addressed prior to purchasing a rental property.

No offense to the attorneys out there but it could be cheaper.

No offense, but your buddy is a bad source of information.

No offense, but you've allowed this guy to be a problem for three years.

@Bryce Callihan no offense, but if she is looking to sell at "top dollar," it seems like this would be a good deal for her and a bad deal for you.

And... no offense intended... but my reaction when I saw this was to be worried about your financial situation since you're saying $12K breaks this for you. 

@Chris Svendsen I don’t believe I have seen you on the forums before so I hope you don’t take this offensively, but I completely disagree with your statement that the sales price and the appraised price have no correlation.