One demanded we paint the interior the color they wanted or they wouldn't renew their lease.8) MoveOut damages typically exceed their security deposit.

The country simply does not have enough affordable housing units, and the new supply of affordable housing units is not keeping up with new demand.

(The bulk of the problem is Nimby-ism and local regulations that prohibit sufficient building of new homes to meet demand.)

I guess my challenge right now is to define the strategy and balance all the factors, such as job and population growth (value increase), cashflow (demand & supply market, interest rate, property tax, maintenance cost), and risk control (insurance etc). 

Multifamily doesn't need any more pressure/demand since cap rates can really get low when too many people pile in, but I have to say that commercial real estate (including large MF) and other types of passive investing (mobile home parks, storage, etc.) can really make like much easier.

., focusing on markets with strong demand or finding value-add opportunities) can yield long-term wealth.It really comes down to your goals.

cash flow has just been hit hard everywhere with the rise in interest rates. the properties in my portfolio that cash flow the most are at interest rates that it's not possible to get anymore - low 4s - and somehow there is still tremendous demand for properties that won't cash flow or break even, which is what you're finding.based on what you've said about your current situation... i don't have a good answer for you. 

The Shadow Ln property presented a high-demand location and a competitive purchase price.

This is a personal choice and depends largely on your risk tolerance level and the current demand for rentals in your area.Vehicle Repossessions: Having a vehicle repossessed is strong indication that a tenant cannot handle their money very well.

Supply and demand doesn't automatically dictate what the $$$$ end up as.11 - What does this really mean?