With each emotion come behaviors that can make or break our financial stability for the future.

The tenant was not at fault because she wasn't responsible for her ex bf's behavior.

I've thought about the same ideas you pose in your question - some fantastic BP Podcast Episodes that relate are:#9 - Using Hard Money Lenders to Grow Your Business with Ann Bellamy - this one could be interesting for you because you could be the money side of a deal#28 - Note Investing and Raising Private Money with Dave Van Horn - If you sold a business at 19, you must be money savvy so check out note investing#138 - Self Storage, Systems, and SEO with Michael Rogers - Self Storage can provide very attractive potential depending on your geographic region...something I'm looking into myselfIf you find decision making & behavioral psychology interesting, some books I highly recommend are:The Power of Habit - Charles DuhiggInfluence: The Psychology of Persuasion - Robert CialdiniLogic of Failure - Dietrich DörnerLet me know how things go and good luckMike

The cash may earn some degree of interest but it will be a drag against real performance.Net real taxes are rising faster than rents and real wages· Real taxes are rising faster than rents; governments are incentivizing home ownership over rent seeking behavior.

I would highly appreciate if you could recommend some names from that area.Note: I WILL NOT BLAME YOU FOR THE BEHAVIOR OF THE CONTRACTOR YOU RECOMMENDED.

The questions that we have are: Is this unethical behavior that should be addressed? 

I'd suggest you revisit this or consult a real estate attorney before you advise anyone else to participate in this behavior. 

When I did wholesale deals, I always sold the property for 65% of ARV, minus repairs and closing costs.Personal stuff: I'm married to an EMT who is currently working as a Residential Advisor at a home for people with behavioral problems.

When you inherit tenants you are also inheriting their habits/behavior, good or bad.

Further, I find high end condos much easier to manage than other residential rentals, since the condo association basically eliminates bad tenant behavior, and takes care of exterior maintenance.