Lots of options for a young man like you, I’d say if you want a more passive investment buy up some blue chip stocks or a fund with high dividend yield like the ones we’ve been discussing, or if you want a more active investment get into real estate and find properties that you can force appreciation on with sweat equity.

Already chip manufacturing and other industry is locating to Ohio.

I hesitate to take a portion of his security deposit now to fix the damage because then I'm chipping away at any leverage I have when he moves out.

Do chip prices go down? 

Two giant chip plants announced for Sherman area. 

So it really depends on the appraiser...but historically, they'll call out the smallest of things (chipping paint on a hand rail, etc.).

There is a +$5 BILL investment in foundries for semiconductor chips coming to AZ, a historic 3% income tax cut on all income levels and if you haven’t looked at our extremely low property taxes I would recommend sitting down before you look them up.

Take a look at this up/down duplex:1278 1/2 Parsons AvenueColumbus OhioLive there for a year, stack your chips, buy another property, move out, rent your unit."

Redbud is the name of the 16th hole at August where Tiger chipped in so yes I'm a huge golf fan and a 5 handicap. 

Further, you can also place "reasonable" restrictions on the animals, including the requirement of a recent veterinarian report on the health and vaccine status, with annual updates; must be spayed or neutered unless contraindicated by veterinarian; must be in a carrier or on a leash (unless this prevents them performing their service or task) in common areas,especially elevators, stairways, and other areas where people would be in confined spaces; must clean up after the animal properly in common areas; offensive odors must not emanate from the residence; aggressive or nuisance behavior (such as extended periods of barking NOT related to the service or task they provide) can be prohibited, and potentially grounds for removing the animal and/or the resident; animal must have a chip or collar with owner's identifying/contact information; must have appropriate city/county license if required locally; and photos of the animal for your records.A thorough and clear policy will deter many of those that are less than sincere from applying when they are made aware of the policy details early in the process...like at the viewing, and mention of the policy in ads.