The kids were OK but the mother, who was really the payer, was a major hassle.

The fact that your property is in a strong area with high-quality renters and growth potential is a major advantage.First, revisit your numbers to include all expenses and potential tax benefits, like depreciation and mortgage interest deductions.

., late Spring to early Summer 2023, we lost our Chief Financial Officer, another accountant passed away, another had a major heart attack, and our Controller son passed away and we provided an extended leave. 

It also has a good sized tech hub, and major employers like coors, Amazon, Buckley space force base, Lockheed Martin, etc.

The vast majority of lawsuits against Landlords are for wrongful eviction, security deposit disputes, and Fair Housing Violations.

Also, real builders/experienced developers will often have a true technician, i.e. a civil engineer, architect, real estate attorney et al at least glance at the property info to make sure there are no major red flags.

However I've seen 1 bedrooms go for $1800 in the nicer part of the city, so this is for the majority of the C+ / B- apartment houses in the area. 

However I have had to replace some major appliances recently which had put my in the defecate and added to my motivation to sell (Hot water heater, two refrigerates and a washer/dryer).

Rent for Retirement (@Zach Lemaster) specializes in new build surplus from major home builders, many in Texas.

My major takeaway from it it all was most all the haters were from the left coast or notably direct competitors.