.), and it can still be a complete nightmare that can ruin your life (indeed, we see no shortage of beginners in the forums who talk about buying a property that looked GREAT on the spreadsheet, but which turned into a total disaster). ...and the opposite is also true--some properties look mediocre on a spreadsheet, but can be excellent investments for any number of reasons (e.g.; tax benefits, construction quality, tenant pool, value-add opportunities, ease of management, etc., etc.).

I would keep the damage deposit for the wall and ruined sheets.Reach out to renters with pictures first. 

When you have the judgment, let her know that you intend to file it and that it will ruin her credit.

Don't skimp on beds though, because poor bedding ruins the entire experience. 

You don't want to be that guy that takes over payments, and then doesn't make them, and ruins the 1st guys credit.   

Lots of people homeless, ruined credit scores, houses in disrepair etc.

More adults between 18 and 45 died of Fentanyl overdoses in 2020 than Covid/Vehicle accidents/cancer/suicide.

Most of the time that Patrolman's job serving evictions may have been an easy coffee break--but, it only takes one time with one bad guy with a gun to ruin your day--forever.Property managers and eviction personnel are boots on the ground, and when things get serious--well, look out. 

When you see an elderly woman with SEVERE health issues that could be eased with proper care (that requires finances), like better diet, not the free once a month package of puddings, canned tuna, cheap bread she was getting, proper medicines for her breast cancer, diabetes and heart failure, and proper amenities - like a walk in shower so she can wash and not be covered head to toe in yeast sores from inaccessibility - You get creative on solutions to help that won’t financially harm your own family.We hired lawyers, arranged for multiple meetings with her church and scheduled realtors and witnesses all to make sure she was fully educated and that everything was legal.I appreciate your concern for a member of the elderly community, truly, but attack messages like these are what happens when you can’t possibly know the full story, including the fact that Miss Kat calls multiple times a week, that she is extremely relieved her home is no longer in danger of catching fire, flooding from damage from Ian everytime it rains and that the city isn’t assigning a social worker because now her doors lock and her home has been cleared of obstacles, trash and hazards.And yes, we’ll benefit in the long run and we’ve run our numbers based on the fact we can carry her for 15years.

People across America fear recession and financial ruin, with memories of hardship from the 2008 Financial Crisis.Unfortunately, I can’t reject these fears.