In California, a "professional" tenant can make life a living hell for a landlord unless they have somebody equally experienced to combat them.Never bring a knife to a gun fight.

Just to add to the adverse possession or prescriptive easement issue, the best way to combat the problem as the fee owner who is subject to the loss via adverse possession is to record on the land records a notice.

The state has set aside quite  a bit of money to combat unlicensed activities not only by people acting as unlicensed brokers but all other categories including contractors, hair stylists, etc. 

Are they a good hard-working family that's down on their luck or are they combative druggies that are going to take all the copper with them when they go?  

No, It is to build confidence and professional self-esteem giving each service member the knowledge that if they are ever in a combat situation that can perform.   

We are combatting this by ensuring all marketing is top-notch, properties are in excellent condition and priced competitively, and qualified tenants are getting white-glove treatment for showings.  

He did bank his combat pay and buy a house when he returned, but most stay on the spending trend.

Victoria, I’m not casting any judgment on you based on a few forum posts, but I’d recommend not being so combative with the people in this thread.

Let me break down my current situation a bit:- I’m 39- Marine combat veteran - Retired law enforcement offficer- $8,500 a month tax free from military compensation and law enforcement retirement combined. - $300k cash to start investing with- Make extra cash from teaching online at a university and retail real estate since last September (not excited about it though.

It was my mission this year to buy, renovate and give away a house in Pensacola, FL to a Gold Star Family or combat wounded Veteran.