Taking steps to try and collect and timeline involved is a whole other matter.Being that it is over 7k you might have to go to superior court as some small claims have a 5k minimum or lower.The tenant you inherited did you get a good file on them from the seller landlord??

Never let a tenant dictate what you provide, if you start off your relationship with them by being very hospitable and providing extra things THEY desire, I believe this sets you up for them to subconsciously have a feeling of superiority over you. 

If you can't come up with your own calculations which show that your method is superior AND you cannot show us where Chris has made a mistake in his calculations, I cannot see how you expect anyone to be persuaded by your arguments.

While everyone is entitled to their own opinion its ridiculous to tell other landlords what they should or shouldn't do based solely on your own political worldview , subjective interpretations, and  the overwhelming need to seem morally superior.

Even the contractor said this paint color is  appealing for home buyers or rental. dolphin fin by Behr superior premium-  interior eggshell.

I don't recommend you let your rent get more than 10% below market and that's for a superior tenant that always pays early, takes excellent care of the property, communicates well, etc.I always recommend one increase.

I suppose an exception are the guys who truly can charge hundreds per month per pet on average.The good news is that qualified tenants show up in droves when a property allows pets, oftentimes tenants who are far superior applicants to those without pets.

Nope, I think holding is a superior strategy in most cases.

Education or intelligence doesn't make someone superior. 

All because you told someone who was trying to spend money on you that they're garbage, just because your life is so pathetic that you need to feel superior?