If you think I need to suffer financial ruin to really make sure I’ve learned my lesson, I assure you the stress, anxiety, additional costs of rework, and realization that some people (if you can call these “handymen” people) truly have no regard for their fellow human (or even the reputation attached to their own name) has seared this lesson into my mind already.

I had to remind her that technically she is always late because rent is due on he 1st, it is just that she hasn't always suffered a late fee because she will usually pay around the 5th.

You the one who will enjoy it or suffer from it at the end of the day.

About 10 years ago the tenant was found to be growing many  marijuana plants inside the house which I didn't know about.

I start my answer with data to share that the area is still suffering.  

Mid July is one of the worst times to plant grass.

You basically fill it with dirt and cheap soil and then plant all on top so someone can have a garden or nice option there.

The only exception(s) to this (if any) are the items reflected on theaccompanying Escrow Holdback Agreement, if applicable.Citizens is authorized to disburse the final draw in the amount of $________________ in accordancewith the executed Disbursement Authorization on file.It is understood that, in the event the Borrower(s) are dissatisfied in any way whatsoever with theremaining construction after completion by the General Contractor, their sole recourse is against theGeneral Contractor.Borrower(s) and General Contractor, jointly and severally, agree forever to fully protect, defend, andsave harmless Lender from and against any right, interest, claim, and each and every of them, ofBorrower(s) or General Contractor against the Lender, against all losses, costs, damages, and attorneyfees and expenses of every kind and nature which the Lender may suffer, expend, or incur under or byreason or in consequence of holding the remaining proceeds as provided herein."

So the conclusion is that it will just come down to "planting the seeds and reaping the harvest" at a later date."

If you're thinking in the Reno Tahoe, NV area you can check out this rent map: https://www.addressincome.com/data-center/reno-rent-mapLook at other factors in the neighborhoods, like close to trails, restaurants, college, or a cement plant.