Starting my own firm was surprisingly straightforward, thanks to the lessons I learned from past failures.

They agreed to pay in accordance to the lease and failure to manage to the lease is the #1 reason why landlords fail (Source: American Apartment Owners Assn).Cowboy up and stop having the tenant control your ROI.Best.

As I predicted failures showed up in 2-3 years. 

Failure to cure will result in eviction. 

I stopped reading after reading your subject line...know this:The #1 reason why landlords fail is due to their failure to manage to the lease (Source: American Apartment Owners' Assn). 

Know this first:  the #1 reason that landlords fail is their failure to manage to the lease (American Apartment Owners' Assn). 

And, know this:  The #1 reason that Landlords fail is their failure to manage to the lease (source: American Apartment Owner's Assn).  

You were scared and probably had analysis paralysis, but your post is half acceptance of your own failure and half blaming the market.

My best guess is their failure rate is more than 98%.The truth is not as “convenient”.

The failure to fulfill basic employment obligations, coupled with wrongful terminations, indicate a lack of integrity and professionalism within the program.