I'd sure hate to see the OP get a forum award out of this thread count, especially as often as he posted and has been simply so argumentative!

Regarding the primer I hope you are aware that in California that if the correct amount of the security deposit is Not returned to the tenant that they can sue the landlord for the return of the security deposit, all court costs and expenses, and the judge may award the tenant the remaining amount of the security Plus up to 2x twice the amount of the security deposit if the Judge determines you withheld the security deposit in "Bad Faith"http://www.courts.ca.gov/1049.htm

IL is a tax lien state, but the tax deed ultimately awarded conveys clear title without any further procedures.

One of the projects I assisted with in my last job working for a prominent San Francisco designer was a gut remodel that won some major kitchen design awards. 

I have read the transcripts of actual cases from Housing Court in my area and yes, there are horror stories about tenants who are awarded triple damages for what seem to me to be minor infractions.

I will definitely need to get a game plan together for verifying income.Ask for recent paycheck stubs, employment letters, and benefit award letters.

What's great is besides those major attractions, the Stadium and Ballpark host other big events (which translates to higher nightly rates and more income for me) like most recently the Country Music Awards, NCAA Bowl Games, Beyonce/JayZ concert. 

And what if someone is injured on your property and the court awards more than the insurance coverage?

And what if someone is injured on your property and the court awards more than the insurance coverage?  

This is exactly what the Sheriff did in the past evictions I completed and the default judgement was awarded with no problems.