That seemed to be the difference maker, and he passed after failing 2 times. 

The reason for it was it had gradually started down a slippery slide and our admin was friends with so many that had simply formed a hatred of me and he was just not weeding out the trouble makers.

I don't want 100% hard and fast rules regardless because tenants are trying very hard to make rent as we are trying hard to pay mortgages.

On the other hand, if he refuses to work with you, then chances are that you will turn over the keys on the last day of the lease and he then has to make rent-ready on his own time.  

First off why not list this in the Deal Makers Forum?

On that I belong to has a Google group for deal makers who exchange contractors.  

My name is Eugene and I'm a pharmacist supervisor for LA County, professional filmmaker, writer and now getting into real estate investing.Im looking to connect with investors who are willing to help me learn on a higher and deeper level about investing.In exchange Im more than happy to help out with anything even if its just basic work.

@Jeremiah Russell having switched careers and now looking to make RE a part of our supplemented income I would avoid just jumping ship.

I want attorney who are deal makers and can teach me how to use the law to my advantage.

Is property owner the sole decision maker So, as you can see, all real estate advisors recommend getting the most information possible and then trying to structure the transaction in a way that provides for satisfying at least some of the seller’s needs, wants and desires.