I didn’t care what his water bill was - he had leaky faucets and toilets throughout the complex!

Invested in common areas, exterior improvements, power washed, re-paved, etc., Did light cosmetic upgrades that make a big difference in retaining and attracting new tenants.

If you're using her for the next and future projects, these things wash out in the end.

Was He drinking in your presence any time during the Due Diligence process - NO!

Economies of scale for one, economic vacancy is another, valuation processes is a 3rd, and so on... also depends on who's asking and answering that question.Making sure you are putting in your due diligence on the front end is important regardless of the asset type IMO, so that's kind of a wash. 

I figure I'm already renting out the 2nd bedroom in our current home and covering the mortgage, so if I make 0 income on the 4th unit in order to obtain the FHA loan, it's somewhat of a wash since our current mortgage is paid. 

My dad was always into making a business for himself and being financially free that it made me want to learn what it was he was talking about, despite the fact I was like 12 and had no money.   

I love having a sink to wash up in a room I'm staying in!

If they offer services like pressure washing or pest control, you can negotiate to not raise the rent in exchange for there services (whatever they may be) for free for you each year or quarter.This is one of the creative ways you can negotiate with your tenant. 4) If they're going to move out soon anyway, just raise the rent with the next tenant and don't worry. 

My first rental had gloss paint on all of the walls and I thought it would be so easy to just wash down the walls...