Broken down vehicles, shady visitors, animals appearing, notices from city code enforcement, smoking. partying, domestic disturbances, on and on.Without appreciation, I would have netted nothing really for my 10 yrs of pain and suffering. 

Your percentage gain would apply to $200k or $800k or $1 to $5 million....And admittedly, if real estate dropped by much.....you'd suffer that percentage on small, medium or large portfolio.So.....risk versus reward of using debt/leverage.

If you can suffer through a few month's (or less) of reduced cash flow you can raise the rent or start with a new tenant.

I suffer from a really odd disease, sickness even.My brain is stuck on 12 years old...I never grew up.

Is it customary for tenants to pay these costs in your area (or will your rents suffer unduely by forcing it on them?)

Are those places suffer from seasonality a lot? 

Not everyone is suffering during this pandemic.

The S is for seasoning, RO for ripoff fees, PS for pain and suffering. 

Even if you have to suffer a little bit the first few years to make it happen, but their must be a way.

- Is your personal/home life suffering due to issues with your rentals or the time you're spending on them?