@Isi Nau@Jay HinrichsI certainly didn't expect there to be much posting in this thread.The majority of BP Investors that NEED cash flow because they can't afford to invest for Appreciation bias their minds to the stable and higher return of Appreciating Markets.I recently posted about one of my properties that Returned 160% per year ROI for 17 years to demonstrate that if you used your intellect and take into account Future Value, implying calculating Appreciation Rates and future economics, you can take advantage of it and make spectacular results.Why the prices of these assets are too high for the average Investor alone, Partnering becomes the skill needed to Invest in those markets.Instead of having a good conversation about it, postings about taking Appreciation into Account (or as I like to say, taking Future Value calculations into Account), which implies knowing your future economics, is non-existent.INSTEAD, most of the posts will boil down to a calculation on Cash Flow NOW, which is the 1st Year Cash Flow.

Listen to @Gino Barbaro He and his partner have consistently demonstrated they know how to buy multifamily properties at one "grade" - improve both the properties and tenants - then refinance "profitably" You should reach out to @Sarah Gamble who is also active in Ft City

Additionally, it demonstrated that you could have asked for more, but are already "Meeting them in the middle". 

But I will say again I would be ashamed to ask this question and also demonize who are just demonstrating their rights and protections under the laws

If a seller can not prove or demonstrate that the residence/structure was treated within the past 10 years it is almost a sure bet that your bank or financing institution will require you to treat for termites.

The house needs windows badly and a salesman came and demonstrated why expensive windows are expensive (heat loss, construction etc.)

My entire point point is that it is certainly possible that the market is still falling, and to illustrate this, I am demonstrating that I am voting with my feet--I am not planning to visit Mexico as a tourist this fall, despite the likelihood that I will forfeit the fare.

I needed the examples and the assuredness that you demonstrate.

This is something I plan to help change within the industry, and will soon be adding such training to my CPE offerings for them, because their is a need (as you're demonstrating by your post).If you're the DIY type at all, there is a web-based software tool that runs some very detailed analysis for you about different real estate scenarios, particularly for retirement planning.  

Your actions set up the landlord for huge liability, and you may be demonstrating that you don't honor the terms of your own lease.I would encourage you be prepared to get evicted.