Most of my clients run their SFRs at a 25%-30% (excluding vacancy/credit loss) operating expense margin and most of the banks I deal with on their DSCR loans underwrite using 35%.

If you’re okay with moderate negative cash flow as a "forced savings plan," that’s fine, but I’d advise setting clear boundaries on how much loss you’re comfortable with per year.

Engage with property managers for insights on rents, expenses, or off-market opportunities, and request financial documents like rent rolls and profit/loss statements from sellers’ agents as part of due diligence.

Quote from @Patricia Andriolo-Bull: Quote from @Henry Clark: Start Defamation of character lawsuit also loss of income.  

My best guess would be you had carryover losses but consider the opportunity cost of burning them up. 

Both careers would see a sharp short term income loss, but once i'm established the money i'll make ought to be comprable to my next year income.

I can pursue a legal action against the tenant or Baselane, but this will cost me additional $2-3K in legal fees besides dealing with a loss of at least $5K of rent and damages caused.

G*d forbid something happens and there is a fire or other loss.

I can afford the loss.

You may just have to take the loss and move on.