None of these people would need the money back in less than 5 years. 

It's possible that they heard a little bit too much from the fair housing commission and are now considered a "professional tenant"Usually these people will not listen keep withholding payment, and take advantage of the system as much as possible.

Inspect your property regularly and hold tenants accountable before the problems get out of hand. 

Some were innocent victims , crime on average people , others were criminals on criminals .  

I think both need a great deal of people skills being able to deal with multiple different people with multiple different desires in the transaction and being able to balance all of that is hard work in of itself.

Quote from @David Butler: I wouldn't endorse such a view, but some people see nothing wrong with it as long as they operate within the boundaries of what is legal.

I'm hearing more and more people talking about novations.

We have been much more heavy handed with a few folks who I think were being totally ridiculous, but if it is still going on this week, we may be missing a few. 

Instead of getting 100% financing, I would have only ended up with a couple thousand in hand for repairs.

I'd avoid adding scents as quite a few people are sensitive to them.