We haven't had any tenant who didn't smoke inside once the weather got bad, no matter what they promised at the start.Also, people who smoke have a greater likelihood of taking up other addictive habits as well.... drugs, gambling, etc.Here's a copy of our No-Smoking policy, which has worked well for us:NO-SMOKING POLICY.Tenant acknowledges the premises are designated as smoke-free and agrees not to smoke and will not allow any of their family or guests to smoke on the premises, either inside the unit or outside on adjoining grounds.Tenant agrees to abide by this no-smoking policy.This includes smoking tobacco, marijuana, any other substance, and vaping.

Richin-sur-ance (in' shOo rəns), 1. n. a widespread legal form of gambling where the 'house' may raise antes in response to excessive pay outs and/or utilize several forms of double-speak and legal-eze to welch on the 'bet' altogether.

Between the crack down on gambling and the fact that I do not enjoy being in bars I have 42 rental units and absolutely no desire to ever own a bar.

That reality has changed due to the bail-out of the auto industry and the offshoring of jobs.

A lot of big players pay 82-83% in California or more if they like to gamble.  

Still yet, a gamble, no doubt.

For instance if someone knows that there is a development planned for a couple years out that will severely increase the value of their property they are willing to take an educated gamble. 

Yes, DC has the school choice option, but it is a gamble, a literal gamble.

But for one, you're speculating (gambling) and in LA the properties would have to appreciate to freakish levels to let you retire.

If we hire her, she'll also help us (my wife and I) with another unrelated business.I've looked at Fiverr and a few other sites for offshore help but have always been disappointed at the results.