Sorry, I don't buy that argument either...Do we free all the drug dealers using the rationale, "We can't blame the dealer...how easy is it to turn down thousands of dollars selling a product that basically sells itself!"

Of course in the early days bookings coming in is like a drug. 

Giving the situation I've been willing to work with her but she has people in and out of the house and I can tell there is heavy drug activity.

Looking on GoogleMaps, I can't get down the narrow street that the property is located on, but the general area doesn't look like a drug-gang cartel area.

But check out the Drug Dealing Tenant thread for a bad experience.At beset, the rental income will reduce your cost of living in this location.

This property only has one retail space, which was a drug store for years who recently moved into a new, bigger building.

A strong Op Agreement will cover the Ds - death, divorce, disinterest, drug use, default, etc. and how capital shortfalls and draws are to be addressed.  

My conviction was over 10 years ago (drug felony) and i have been off probation for over a year.

Not much if any; drugs or violence.I'd list the buildings address, but I'm not sure that that's OK on the forums, so I'll just give a description.The building is on a dead end street with a school at the end (my elementary school =) Another building across the narrow street with houses lining the rest of the block up to the school.

I've now backed out of two deals within my inspection period either due to shady owner (pretty sure related to drug cartels) or owner wasn't willing to budge on a $12K roof repair.The last deal was a triplex that had an accepted offer contingent on increased rents and inspection.