The other is once he has the job locked down, he doesn't really have an incentive to fix it fast since there is no real reward at the end of it while you have to cover the carrying costs. 

Change the locks so this parasite can’t come back .

If you're locked into small multifamily, that's cool. 

That being said, I do not think this trajectory is a lock to continue.

I recently went through this with a duplex I sold for an acquaintance...we finally ended up changing the locks and keeping a key to each unit...we'd give 24-hour notice for showings and inspection and try to complete when they were at work...all according to the lease terms of course.This is a tough issue in general...keep us posted how this plays out.

I’m in the process of locking in subcontractors for my latest project in Sparrows Point, MD and was wondering if anybody could recommend an HVAC company to install a new heat pump (or mini-split) system in a single family house.  

It is about being out in the neighborhood and keeping your eyes and ears peeled. 

We're looking into logging rights and ranch land as possible exchanges, but we want to have our research squared away before we get locked into 45 days.

One of these is locking myself into a long-term lease with a tenant who is causing drama or constantly complaining about another tenant. 

Bank will loan me 100 percent at 5.2 for three years locked .