Soooooo... now more than ever I insist on controlling repairing things and having tenants know to contact me - anytime - if there is an issue. 

But you insist there are not higher returns to be had through leverage.

A Memphis investor may insist that investing in state is the best move.

In the future always insist and have them include you as an 'additional interest' that way you get notified in case of default.

If they insist they are entitled to it, hear them out and make your decision to terminate them based upon their answer.FYI - we have the opposite problem with several properties with unpaying tenants.

Even when tenants want to view an apartment before it's ready and insist they'll be able to see beyond the ladders and appliances pulled away from the walls for cleaning, etc. - if they ever see the unit in less than move-in-ready condition, they will always view the apartment as having maintenance issues. 

I will also insist on seeing every unit.

But if you insist to enter it using Register entry method, sure. a.

He insists that you be bounced out of contract and another buyer be found, just so he can 'keep it in the family' & delay the inevitable for another month.

The fact that in some areas people may not have them does not make it impossible for a landlord to insist on bank accounts.