Tenant took photos and videos but nothing detailed - a single shot or two of a room from the entrance, so is saying fridge was fine, normal wear etc Next - If we are being nice and deducting ‘portions’ of the charges and tenant continues to grind away, or this goes to court, do the compromise and smaller amounts offered negate the full amounts that could have been charged

I think as people are able to choose to work places that have better weather places like Cleavland will continue to decline.

However, I didn't continue this since I couldn't find any deals that would allow me to do a full cash-out refinance.  

Turn off water to each unit and see if the water meter continues to run. 

If a tenant is constantly paying late and there seems to be a clear sign of struggle in finances, wouldn't I be doing a dis-service by offering the tenant to renew their lease and continue the vicious cycle?

Either way, i always decide to buy additional properties as opposed to developing what i have, because I’ll continue having that and can do what i please in the future. 

I know it seems like a tough task, but can you spend a few more months or a year while you continue to learn to really tighten the budget or find ways to earn a little extra to start from a stronger position?

Stay away from the condos as they are going to continue to have higher HOA's and insurances going forward in Florida.

I recommend continuing to learn pros and cons of each and determine which paths (I pluralize it as you should diversify even across real estate).

I see so many landlords lowing money through rookie mistakes, yet they continue looking for more doors.