I did point out the other option was that they could continue paying the rent until the lease would normally expire and that I was doing them a favor allowing them to break this contract and they shut up about this "hassle" business.Gail

May be the same as above, but discovering or creating unique opportunities for situations that didn't present itself on traditional or under normal circumstances!

It sounds like he has experience making offers on REO deals, which is normally a different negotiation than a regular home offer.

Now here is where I get pinched and wake up to reality.  

Normally its the problem vendor name that people will complain about and you will know which one you have to speak with or fire.

So normally I can get a SFH rented in 2-4 weeks, it's more like 4-8 weeks for a multifam..

If it was caused by the tenant and is not normal wear and tear, I would think they are responsible for it.

I normally don't write on forums.

We have said persons/add-on pass the background check as normal and then sign an addendum to add them to the current lease.

Good quality product in good quality neighborhoods.The beat up old victorian houses with knob and tube and galvanized plumbing look good when you apply 'normal' operating parameters (and the can be sometimes).