My existing portfolio definitely hews toward working poor, but in areas where the locals tend to keep their yards up and have at least a bit of self-respect.

Tenant screening is more than just reviewing applications and conducting background checks; it’s about ensuring that your property is leased to responsible tenants who will treat it with care and respect.

Please learn respect sir for future reference.   

In many cases, the old tenant base doesn't fit with the new plan for the property (ie upkeep, cleanliness, and respecting the rights of others).

5 years ago, we were both working at Dunkin Donuts and Domino's respectively.

They are great, always pay on time and are actually quite respectful to neighbors.  

It’s discouraging when tenants don’t respect the property and create more work for you, especially when you’ve put so much into making these apartments livable and welcoming.One thing that might help is considering professional property management.

As I'm sure you all know being a female in the investing world has its challenges of which I have faced with many with people not showing me the same respect as my partner receives.

I declined respectfully he had me on his e mail blast I had to tell him to shut that stuff off not interested.great point about background.. 

I bought them 2017, 2018, and 2019 and have had the initial section 8 tenants stay in the respective houses since then.