The tenant did everything within their rights and the law to make sure, if you didn't do your part and they suffered damaged due to mold, that they were legally covered.

Please realize you are signing a legal document which can force you to suffer REAL LEGAL CONSEQUENCES if not done correctly.

Restaurants also suffer from the highest failure rates of almost any business.

I listen to a podcast a short time ago not sure of the episode # but guest made a good point...his properties did not suffer during the last crash because the area where he invested didn't see the crazy run up before the crash either (and he invested for cash flow).For me I am sticking to a slow and steady wins the race strategy.

The last thing you want to do is spread yourself too thin and have other areas of your life suffer

NASA cuts may make this area suffer more.

I think the NE Ohio market offers a great deal of value when compared to a large portion of the country....many investors would love the valuations and cash-flow that you (we) have here.In my opinion, things aren't really greener elsewhere ... and the trade-off on not being able to put your hands-on my property quickly compells me to stay in the neighborhood.I think a lot of us suffer from the grass is always greener theory.

In your shoes, I wouldnt want my partner to suffer losses when it is my responsibilty to know my business and "bring it home"!

If he were to suffer financially some, then perhaps he would recognize your value, but then he might also be PO'd at you for letting him suffer monetarily ...

Even if you keep it as a rental the value would go downhill and your roi would suffer.