That alone would warrant zero discount.  

What are the obligations of a California SFH family of owners who rent the attic (which is one big finished bedroom with private bath) out to a single man who went missing the 2nd of the current month we now find out he was pulled out of his rental car and extradited from California to New York on a warrant out for his arrest for a DUI accident that happened 2 years ago.Details of the accident not that have a keen interest but for what its worth will share his story: victim, a retired man, who sustained a brain injury 2 yrs ago from that incident, has apparently taken the turn for the worst and decided to press new charges for new medical costs and decline in mobility/quality of life, stress, anxiety etc for the accident 2 yrs ago which insurance paid out but victim wants the settlement amount (175k) a second time over? 

McLennan CAD Property ID:xxxLegal Description (partial):xxx Block 3 Lot 4B 5 Acres 0.2083 ADDRESS: 2222 xxxx Ave.Waco, Texas 76706-2906DWELLING: The house and outbuilding(s) located at the above addressSELLER:Maria S xxxBUYER:Waco House BUYER, LLCTERMS:$xxx CashTerms and ConditionsSELLER warrants there are no outstanding “fix-it” letters or letters of demand for repairs, code violations, hazardous conditions or red tags from the city, county, or any other government agency.Offer is contingent upon BUYER being able to obtain a standard fire insurance policy.BUYER agrees to waive standard lead-based paint and asbestos tests required for older properties—years built from 1938 to 1952.SELLER warrants DWELLING is “hooked up” and serviced by city/county water and sewer providers.BUYER has observed marginal condition of roof on the DWELLING.

We feel like if we can send a larger quantity of lead referrals to one particular Agent, it would warrant the higher referral fee being paid to us.  

{When looking at smaller multifamily (i.e <16-20 units) with central heating, the operating costs are likely to run closer to 60%)The 50% "guideline" is a quick, in-your-head, means of performing triage on a property and deciding whether it warrants further examination.  

Just my thoughts  The coke truck doesn't warrant a comment, that other stuff certainly does.

Assuming the claim won, does anyone ever able to collect money from tenant either through their pay check deductible, debt collector, get arrest warrant for non-payment ..... etcI guess tearing up the carpet, put a new floor/carpet on, cleaning fee, wall damage, I am also planning to charge her for breaking the lease (charge 2 months, is it reasonable?)

For markets it works in the 2% rule can be a quick guide to see if a property warrants further investigation.

@Dean HulsingThe rent patterns and characteristics for a residential property (1-4 unit) do not readily, or always, transfer to a multi-unit building, even a small (<30 units) one.When I posted above about questioning whether investing 50K into a 16-unit building in that area is warranted, I'm not certain my message was clearly communicated (based upon your response).You think the improvements would bring gross rents to 110K fulfilling the 2% rule.  

. - Welcome aboard the BP community.Don't get caught up in analysis paralysis.You must immerse yourself in the RE marketplace locally in your neighborhood or afar if the situation warrants it.Take calculated risks if needed and you shall be rewarded!"