It's pretty easy to switch out pieces that do get damaged.If installed improperly(I'm the one that installed it), gaps will start to form.

Good topic covering the distinction between negligence and gross negligence. 

ThTs my biggest piece of advice.

While stocks and bonds are great options, 17M people in this country own at least one piece of real estate, often in addition to those other options. 

.#3 Camelot Forest/Greenwood Acres - BlakesleeAnother sleeper pick soaring up the rankings is Blakeslee, particular two distinct HOAs Camelot Forest and Greenwood Acres.

Bad tenants are much worse than vacant properties.I wrote a piece a while back with some other tips you might find helpful too: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/2015-05-25-5-dominate-pro...

Each option serves distinct purposes, and understanding their respective roles in the capital stack is crucial for effective financial structuring.Strategic Rationale for InvestmentThe rise in multifamily distress creates a ripe environment for mezzanine debt and preferred equity investors to support existing projects.

My biggest piece of advice is to learn from the experiences of others.

If I feel there is any "liar data" in there I throw out that piece. 

My landlord was also making noises like he wanted to raise the rent; I had already started taking on all the repairs myself just to keep him from doing so, but I knew it wasn't a long-term solution.I lucked out and sold a piece of land with no utilities.