Most people are trying to do the right thing and I have no evidence to the contrary, so why be so confrontational? 

Because I trained my tenants to call me ahead of time with issues and confront the issue, instead of lying or avoiding them, that is exactly what my tenant that could not pay the rent did.

Or do you make something up like you are considering moving in yourself, or you need to do some major renovations, or you might make it a short term rental, etc etc etc...it's not the confrontation I worry about but I don't want to risk property damages out of spite.

I confronted the neighbor who then stopped doing it.2) There was drug dealers hanging out in front of the property, dealing.

@Michael NotoYeah I went the easy route and avoided confrontation.

The suit was dismissed once our attorney confronted the buyer.

I did confront him and call his bank to verify everything and the bank did confirm there is no such thing as wire transfer insurance.

Furthermore, the town resident who reported this to my mother describes the neighbor as confrontational, known for fistfights and causing problems and has sued people in the neighborhood for other things.  

@David AbbateDavid,My statement of the economy and asset prices is a critique of Capitalism’s current short comings.For example the 30 Million Americans unemployed are not being reflected by the prices of the DOW/SP500.You’re welcome to be confrontational if you wish but my post was asking about material you’ve consumed that have shaped your education.

As I do not want to get into a confrontational situation with my tenants.