Thank you guys for bring me back to real life.

I have had one tenant burn out a ceiling fan because it was so dusty that when it was cleaned enough dirt went in the motor to stop it from working.We use Home Depot life time warantee paint so if a tenant puts holes in our walls it's a 25 dollar fee per hole and if it's scratched or dirty they are charged regardless of how old the paint is because it's warranted as long as I own the home and it's not damaged. ( The tenants are told to hang items on the wall with Command strips ) I use them in my own home and they work well.Our laminate floors carry a lifetime warantee as well so if there is wear or damage from not caring for it the tenant is buying a new floor.

I'll lay it all out there in the hope that some folks might have some useful insights or advice.I've been an "amateur" investor for most of my adult life, typically only having one or two rentals, with one unit being part of a duplex that I resided in.

Wasted 3 months of my life trying to work with a bank who won't budge.Day 93 - Terminated / taken off market.Venting....

Wow, this post has taken a life of its own.

I have a life line to get the auction post poned, but was not sure if anyone has feedback about the above?

Example would be a desirable steady but conservative rental property that an 'older' investor might want for a 'safe and steady' return in latter life - as compared to a more aggressive strategy.

That fee is also for the life of the investor in your fund/projects.

The right tenants can be diamonds to your rental business, but the wrong ones can literally make your life miserable.

My mtg will remain in place.The contract for deed sale varies from state to state so make sure you have correct language in your CFD contract.I like it b/c I am getting nice chunk of change upfront and will be making interest over life of loan as well.