I've only had one semi-destroyed in the last 6 years of renting in multiple properties, we are low income compared to many areas surrounding but I am also super selective with who I put in my rentals. 

My BHAG (for now) is to own a minimum 2-acre parking lot for semi's (and other big vehicles). 

:D No daycare, no home businessNo firepit or outdoor fireplaceNo drugsNo swimming poolsNo hot tubsNo trampolinesNo pets without prior written permission of landlordNo smoking of any substance on property or grounds, inside or outNo illegal activityNo ATVs, RVs, boats, semi-trucks, or unworking cars (cmty rules)Limit to X cars per propertyNo parking on grass yards or sidewalksMaximum occupancy of X (if your city allows it) or "premises to be occupied only by individuals stated in this lease"Late rent fees and curesNo subletting without written consent of landlordList of fees and recourse for bounced checksLiability clausesHow many days notice to leaveHow leases renewWhat the security deposit can be used forWhen/how the security deposit gets refundedRepairs-- by whom, when, at what expenseHow to notify you when repairs are needed (I put a clause saying that... any repairs not given to me in written by certified signed mail are deemed not to have happened at all.

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The best ones are ex-contractors/people who used to work in the trades and are now do this in a semi-retired capacity.

So after dealing with a couple realtors we found "the one" (could not recommend David enough) and locked in a semi-ocean front home that sold at the pre-GFC peak for $1.1m. 

For me personally age is a huge thing I we get on SSI and Medicare paid for real estate becomes goal number uno for the sleep well low risk semi retired . 

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