That includes those with attitude issues, or inappropriate behavior.

Give you the wherewithal to pursue and achieve your long-term goalsMany investors start off "too hot", and they either overdevelop their first property or they spend their money too fast - either of these behavior will stop you dead in your tracks, and you probably won't even be able to achieve your short-term goals - and you certainly won't have the resources to pursue your long-term goals.

There are lots of staging "hacks" you can do and there are some sites that give good suggestions. i.e, putting rubbermaid containers or boxes covered with a bed spread to give the appearance of the bed (obviously putting a sign saying "For Display purpose only, not to be sat on"  but not the cost.  

This tells me that a LOT of people are, and will continue to, get away with this behavior.

Throw a party, return calls quickly, raffles, best holiday display contests, send out community newsletter, birthday cards, etc.Partner with local businesses to negotiate tenant only monthly discounts.

This type of court ruling is intended to counter those landlords who chose to operate unlicensed in the city, which is definitely an abusive behavior these types of landlords engage in; as a side effect, some well intentioned but uninformed landlords also feel victimized by this type of court ruling.

If so, maybe consider getting into something more cost effective, while also re-evaluating the overall financial situation and behaviors.

The judge will say you waived the section in your lease regarding rent due date and changed the due date to the 6th by your behavior because you regularly accepted rent on the 6th. 

I know others will tout a roi % being higher than the interest rates on student loans, cars, whatever, but that does not truly display the up front costs, the mental stress, or the guaranteed "roi" of paying off a student loan at 4% as compared to an investment with so many potential external factors.

Be just as wary about tenants that show passive-aggressive behavior.