Just use extra diligence when screening potential tenants and maybe do additional property checks during their lease term.I've got a few rentals that were semi custom specs I couldn't sell when the world fell apart and so far they've remained in excellent condition.

If you can get her comfortable with investing the extra money go for it by all means.

I went to this seminar a few months ago on Long Island.They are selling a $2500 package which promises a weekend seminar and coaching, with all the extras like finding lenders, etc.

And it's not just the letter of the law, it's the court's interpretation, and how many extra chances they give the tenant in an eviction proceeding, etc.

We also do not have very much capital and the extra money would be very helpful.

In my area it takes 30-60 days extra to get a sec 8 tenant moved in.They make the tenant jump through so many hoops that they generally dont want to move.

But like you said, there's too much extra stuff on this so I'll just let it go.

The extra money it would cost when it's time for repairs is just not worth it!

The historical load, any reports I want him to write or any new data feeds I need set up are all extra.

But there is some truth to the hatred of that saying for me too. :-)