Jon's prob dead on (imagine that) at $10/ft to bust up and redo the concrete with the haul off.The disclosure thing is tough, but it sure sounds like the city served them notice and they sold instead of fixing. 

I've actually been toying with walking to work myself as I live pretty close to my day job.

Also I have had issues with my landlord and when I was ready to go, I would not have wanted to haul a bunch of appliances down the stairs and into/out of a moving truck.

I'm not sure about the used truck market where your at but a $2000 truck used just for maintenace on a rental property or two will do just fine.I'm a car fanatic my self and I wont part with my toys just for a truck to use on rentals.

The tax write-off math doesn't add up over the long haul because, as one post said, you're paying $10,000 to save $2,500.

I didnt even mention all the people we employ and provide opportunities to. Yes

And it seems they are not in it for the long haul, just up the rent and sell at a profit, not to earn a living off the rental income long term. 

U-Haul uses their prices to help manage their inventory.

Haul away all debris

It's a pleasure seeing someone buy small, smart, and tight for the long haul.