More than one child has grown up to be a drug addict, prostitute, criminal or simply irresponsible.My method allows me total control to dispense the money if and when the time is right.

That area has drug, prostitution and homeless issues.

VERY broad demographic mix - from homeless, meth-addicted prostitutes on up. 

You can keep down on the trouble tenants by implementing and enforcing rules that deter negative behavior.I have another client that has a boarding home for "ex-prostitutes in recovery".  

There were drug problems, prostitution, and the likes in the park.

We later found out the seller had deceived us about the rents being current and the neighborhood was rough (crime, drug dealing, prostitutes).

It turned out to be a rough neighborhood (crime, drug dealing, prostitutes).

Before the 34 guys got here I was busier than a prostitute on a pirate ship trying to get everything ready on short notice. 

All of these may not be triggers for you and me but it may be triggers for other investors.The strategy you had in place is not working -triggerThere were additional costs that the previous owner did not reveal to you -triggerIf you got ripped off by people -triggerIf you partnered with someone and you do not get along or can't agree on nothing - triggerOne of the big employers in the area filed bankruptcy -triggerOne of the big employers in the area decides to move to another city or state -triggerhome owners association is similar to Hitler's gestapo -triggertenants association is unreasonable and troublesomeIf you see another deal that you like better -triggeryou feel the market is going to change -triggerIf the weather changes and suddenly you find that your area is not the same ie drought or flood or mud slide -trigger Insurance increases because of weather change -triggerfound out that the land is contaminated - triggeryou are tired of dealing with the property -triggertenants not paying rent -triggeryou took on more than you can handle -triggerproperty taxes went up -triggergangs in the neighborhood -triggerfamily issues change your priority and you simply cant handle it no more -triggeryour tax abatement has expired - triggertransportation has discontinued in the area -triggerlegislation to put in a new transportation station has been vetoed or approved -triggerthe team (ex contractors, project managers, etc) you tried to put together doesn't work out- triggerillegal activity found on the premises -triggertenants tell you place is haunted and you know someone died on property -triggerdemonic neighborsabundance of pests -triggersink hole formed - triggercess pool discovered -triggerwater contaminationpopulation changeschools accredation changesschools shut downtenants or their family starts shooting at each other or youwrong type of business sets up shop near your property, or they are too close or your comfort. ie gas station or drug dealer or prostitution or cemetery or factorywhatever does not float your boat -trigger

Taking advice from other unlicensed brokers is like asking a prostitute how to avoid getting arrested.