I would say Psychology helped me to have some insight into human behavior which, of course, helps with dealing with tenants and the construction gave me the general theory of building and a "can do" attitude.

 $130 is equivalent to one month water cost for one unit.Threatening to raise rates usually stops bad behavior, and tenants start tattling on each other, like the one who filled a pool.In our area some units advertised include water, some don't.  

We have them simplified on our listing but this is more detailed:1.The property is located at: 2.The property is furnished and includes:Dishwasher, washer, dryer, refrigerator, stove, microwave, small appliances such as a toaster and coffeemaker, linens and towels, dishes/glasses/pots/pants/utensils, towels and bedlinen, TVs, treadmill, internet access and firewood. 3.Please bring your own personal bathroom amenities are not included. 4.We request you use septic safe toilet paper which is provided and the provided dishwashing detergent and laundry detergent which is also safe for septic systems. 5.Rental Party:  The guest is responsible for the behavior of all members in his/her party. 6.Maximum Occupancy:The maximum number of guests is limited to 8 adults.

The banks DO NOT favor the type of behavior you described, they like a streamlined (mostly online) bid process so they can maximize their price and sell for cash, as-is whenever possible.

The key is establishing and maintaining open and honest communication, being polite and respectful, having a strong rental agreement in place and having the moxie to enforce it in a professional manner.From our rental criteria:RESIDENCE/RENTAL HISTORY1.We will examine the most recent five years of residence history.2.Home ownership will be verified through the tax assessors office and/or credit report.3.Rental history will be verified through the property owner and/or rental agent. 4.Rental history reflecting any unpaid past due rent, damages or fees will result in denial.5.Rental history showing excessive property damage, excessive noise, or unruly behavior will result in denial.6.Three or more notices for failure to pay rent and/or to comply with the terms of the rental agreement, within a 12 month period, will result in denial.7.A person with an eviction or unlawful detainer on their record may be approved if full restitution has been made.

If not, there are 3rd party list companies that have that data.I used to access the records by locating the property on Parcel Viewer (http://gismaps.kingcounty.gov/parcelviewer2/), but it looks like the behavior changed recently (still lots of good information, so take a look - once you locate and click on the property, click on Property Report then Property Detail).Instead go directly to the records website (https://recordsearch.kingcounty.gov/LandmarkWeb/Home/Index) and search by the parcel number.  

You can't convert the nature of these expenses.As far as whether or not this is normal behavior for the IRS to now audit subsequent years, the answer is Yes. 

The oven-cleaning fiasco she has now been reliably shown to have pulled -- you would never have had that kind of conversation with the fire chief otherwise -- exposes her silly, drama queen behavior clearly.

Excerpt from our rental criteria:RESIDENCE/RENTAL HISTORY1.We will examine the most recent five years of residence history and all legal history.2.Home ownership will be verified through the tax assessors office and/or credit report.3.Rental history will be verified through the property owner and/or rental agent. 4.Rental history reflecting any unpaid past due rent, damages or fees will result in denial.5.Rental history showing excessive property damage, excessive noise, or unruly behavior will result in denial.6.Three or more notices for failure to pay rent and/or to comply with the terms of the rental agreement, within a 12 month period, will result in denial.7.A person with an eviction or unlawful detainer on their record may be approved if full restitution has been made.

Ways to pick- consider showing behavior- consider length of employment- consider responsiveness dont let the second choice go until the first makes the deposit.