Now i know things like mold, plumbing or foundation issues sound scary, but is it something i should leverage and not be afraid of and fix or not dabble in that area?

Those that respond “$0” or something ridiculous, you can request income documentation from them to justify.Don’t be afraid to share with them how much your property taxes & Insurance increased and that YOU cannot afford to absorb them.ALWAYS get an increase or something of value annually or tenants will start thinking they should never have an increase, making future increases that much more difficult to negotiate.

Hi @Sequaisa Mcphearson, most people won't want to share trade secrets like this, because they are afraid their local competition will see the tricks and get more doors...But hey, I'm here to help, so here goes:-First, don't assume your market positioning is correct. 

by the way this str quota occurred in spite of the politicians being afraid to place on ballot.

Don't be afraid to pay off the debt.

Be relentless in advertising yourself and don't be afraid to reinvest in your business.

If your rent is competitive with others then don't be afraid to keep it competitive.One thing where we often stumble is that small portfolio landlords tend to lag market rent significantly.

How afraid of that should I be?

We're going to talk with a tax planner too, but we're thinking the loss on the property may offset the taxes he pays on his W2 so it may be a wash.We're not afraid to be landlords.

Thanks Dmitriy - i was afraid of that.