Third, you run the risk of the unexpected changes in the environment - from accidents to natural disasters to riots and Covid.

@Daniel NishiguchiIt should be stated in your lease anyways that the tenant is liable for all people / guests they have in the unit for accidents damages etc .. you can’t take a persons second amendment rights away because your scared of guns bro

For example, my lease states that if the  “Premises are totally or partially damaged or destroyed by fire, earthquake,accident or other casualty that render Premises totally or partially uninhabitable, either Landlord or Tenant may terminate this Agreement by giving the other written notice.”

Accidents happen and there isn't necessarily a boogieman. 

Another--dad gets in an accident and is sued. 

I know you could have bought Phoenix at a 12% cap rate, but let's be honest, NYC is where the biggest guys play and that's not an accident. 

I am also wondering if I could have a lawyer draft a waiver to eliminate any of my liability for accidents and what not on the job.  

Congratulations for an excellent year.I would just like to say that I believe your mistake #1 of self-managing for three months was not a mistake but a fortunate accident for you.

I got into real estate by accident.

I’m assuming he did this on purpose or was this an accident and he wants a refund.