I suspect that is due the psychological aspect in the appearance of it being cheaper in rent, because it's all in the same  area/complex. 

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.

Networking with other investors can provide valuable insights and support, helping you to navigate the often complex landscape of real estate investment.Remember to factor in potential risks and have a contingency plan in place.

The more experienced investors with more capital are buying apartment complexes and doing syndications (one asked me if I wanted to participate...I passed) in San Antonio or doing commercial RE. 

I’m weighing two options for our housing situation and would greatly appreciate your advice, given the complexities involved.1.Renovate and Buy Another Property•Invest to renovate our current home adding a bedroom to the house given our family outgrew the house.

Send a notice: The landlord can post a notice in a visible place and send a notice by mail to the tenant's last known addressRemove belongings: The landlord can remove the tenant's belongings and store themRecover costs: The landlord can recover the costs of moving and storage from the tenantSell belongings: If the tenant doesn't claim their belongings, the landlord can sell them at a public sale(End)Please only communicate with the tenants - all of them - in written form only so it can be used in any collection/court engagement. 

Or maybe you finally want to purchase a multi-family complex / self-storage facility / car wash, etc.

I have filed for eviction on one tenant that I have placed in my career, and I was able to negotiate him out long before the court date. 99% of the time, eviction should not be a driver for whether you invest. 

.- I live in Raleigh, 10-50 unit complexes will be hard to come by unless you're okay paying a premium.

Our County Court Clerk provides the forms right on their website and it is literally a 15 minute cut and paste event to fill out the eviction forms.