I could have gone after him for monetary damages but you cant get blood from a stone and I do not want to waste my time pursuing something that isn't there.

So when considering the question...Should I invest in the betterment of my properties you must consider not only the monetary aspects but also the "non-tangibles" How much happier will you be with really good tenants in your property versus ones that you can bare.  

I would say that I have est. a monetary interest and thus a legal transaction, no? 

But, in an efficient market, it generally works out that the value (monetary or non-monetary) of the goods or services being provided is equivalent to the value (monetary or non-monetary) of the payment.

They'll hit you with criminal trespassing and we haven't even began talking about monetary damages or your attorney fees.That being said, I still might under the right circumstances, but not the amateurish way that you're approaching this.

How can occupancy affect acquisition costs (both monetary and duration)?

I have no monetary interest in that company, hence no horse in the race.Just tell me the rule that I broke so I can avoid the faux-pas in future posts.

In today's world, any business would like to go ahead and reap success not only monetary wise but also brand wise.

They are vague enough.As far as the monetary amount for the earnest money deposit, I stay closer to 1% of the purchase price.  

Real estate and real estate investing will be my career because they combine some of my interests: focused hard work, monetary compensation related to my efforts, continuous learning, adaptation, and social interactions.