It's very easy for us to lose sight of these truths and blame performance on over-saturation and legislation.

Or has it performed as advertised?

Look at median household incomes, look at market economy base and diversification, look at what's being done to protect and grow economic performance, just run the #'s and the message should be crystal clear. 

Just like when evaluating a potential purchase you should be performing the same due diligence with rents.

Background: purchased property with inherited tenants. Tenant had bf living with them I made bf sign lease amendment to be on lease. Tenant informed me they would be leaving February first. (M2M Lease)A couple days la...

The influx of foreign investments explains in large part why countries like Spain and Portugal are now economically performing better than the likes of Germany and France.

You can get away with using 5% for Class A tenants, but we use 10% for Class B and lower. 3) Tenant Payment Performance: you didn't mention this, but it is important!

My 22 year old son will be leading his second rehab and will be performing his first live-in rehab.  

I assume in the winter months they would perform well, but in the spring/summer/fall (non ski months) how do they perform? 

They don't deserve my money if they can't perform those tasks.