I was sued once because a tenant invited me (in writing, via text) to her workplace (citing transportation issues) to pick up a rent check.

I have serious reservations about whether actions like that are constitutional vis a vis the contracts clause.But yeah, you gotta sue the government AFTER you are harmed by it. 

You might want to read our series about “How to Screen a PMC Better than a Tenant”, since selecting the wrong PMC is usually more harmful than selecting a bad tenant: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/91877-how-to-screen-a-pmc-better-than-a-tenant-part-1-services-and-processes

You might want to read our series about “How to Screen a PMC Better than a Tenant”, since selecting the wrong PMC is usually more harmful than selecting a bad tenant: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/91877-how-to-screen-a-pmc-better-than-a-tenant-part-1-services-and-processes

Does your lease have a house rules provision like the one below that would allow you to insert a rule governing how the tenant can water plants responsibly to ensure neighbors enjoyment are not harmed by the tenant's actions?

I don't wish her any harm - and she clearly needs some assistance.

There’s no harm in putting in an offer if it’s on the MLS find a realtor, that won’t cost you anything.

Hey BP family....My lovely agent just passed the word that if you don't want a rent controlled state, you need to email your district's representative here, after filling in your address: https://www.illinoispolicy.org...Here you can see what representatives are sponsoring it: https://trackbill.com/bill/ill...This is so harmful to people like me, and I'm sure many of you who have worked your whole lives sacrificing to accomplish your dreams.

The Taxable Value is uncapped and equated to the SEV upon a sale or other transfer of property ownership, with limited exceptions.Once you know the Taxable Value, you can look up the property tax millage rates, which each city & county sets separately (with voter approval).So, yes, it is very possible for property taxes to jump from $907 to $3200 if the seller has owned the property for quite some time.You can use this tool to estimate your future taxes after they are uncapped: https://www.michigan.gov/taxes/0,4676,7-238-43535_43540---,00.htmlYou might want to read our series about “How to Screen a PMC Better than a Tenant”, since selecting the wrong PMC is usually more harmful than selecting a bad tenant: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/91877-how-to-screen-a-pmc-better-than-a-tenant-part-1-services-and-processes

They will have much more focused feedback than a real estate agent - most of whom have little clue what an investor landlord is looking for.3) Make sure you find & hire your own inspector to avoid conflicts of interest4) Make sure any purchase agreement has contingencies to receive leases, rent ledgers, rent applications, etc BEFORE the closing.You might want to read our series about “How to Screen a PMC Better than a Tenant”, since selecting the wrong PMC is usually more harmful than selecting a bad tenant: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/91877-how-to-screen-a-pmc-better-than-a-tenant-part-1-services-and-processes