If the animal is a nuisance or causing damage, you can have it removed.

I am left feeling that working with them was a wasted investment and decided to cut my losses and move on.

Which will also depend on the neighborhood.You want to, "rehab/maintain to the Neighborhood".Most investors go overboard on their first rehab and waste a decent amount of money.

Some people look at PM fees as “wasted” or something they could do themselves.

He did respond to someone whose account was closed and their original post removed so it does sort of look like he is talking to himself.

Most only see problems, ever so few see the opportunities and remove emotions to follow the math.  

My understanding is that it adds people/entities to the chain but does not remove anyone.

You can try small claims court, but nothing is enforceable, so it is mostly a waste of your time...and some of the problematic tenants know this.I agree with Jill, if they do make payments, take cash or money orders-no cheques.

- You've got to go to the property for showing- Many do not show up, so you waste your time- Then you have to have a legally compliant rental application & lease- Some approved applicants disappear the day before or day of lease signing!

Yes you do have to pay PMI when you do this but once you hit 20% equity you can get it removed if you buy with a Conventional loan as opposed to an FHA loan.