A small leak in the hot tub and decks that could use a good staining are on the list.

I’m concerned that holding this note may prevent me from closing on future deals due to DTI ratio.

With an attorney handling the eviction, you can not only ensure proper handling but also take advantage settlement agreements to prevent having to restart the process if the tenant were to default again and get automatic final judgment when the tenant defaults on the settlement agreement. 

Maybe you need to upgrade the properties to prevent some of the headaches?

But again, make sure none of them will prevent financing.

Example: the intention of Passive Activity Limitation (PAL) rules is to prevent high-income earners from reducing their taxes by merely investing money into real estate.

BP prevents me from putting their email in my response, but the email is in your confirmation email for the conference.

Here's what ME lease agreement stipulates for pests:(F) Pest control, after the first ten (10) days of the Term of this Lease, shall be the sole responsibility of the Tenant, including, without limitation, prevention and remediation.

It's worth a little money to prevent damage if they're being uncooperative.

You could assume the mortgage and then refinance, but does the home have enough equity to prevent you from making a downpayment?