Obviously, most owners will appeal the decision but who knows the outcome...As far as I heard, JC downtown didn't do a re-evaluation for a very long time which is the reason for the absurd increase..

I think hard money rates in the double digits is absurd for experienced investors.I just closed on a house while only putting 5% down; the HML funded 95% of the purchase price and 100% of the rehab (in reimbursement draws). 

I am a friendly out going guy and like to make a human connection. 

Put yourself out there and be more social...be human.

As we all know, realtors are human.

Partner with people who have the same passions for providing great housing, helping fellow humans, and building a full and abundant life.

Might be tougher to blame them for watching this if it got stopped up with leaves that were not their fault.Now if they stuffed a rag in the drain (in the lease or not) I would think they would be negligent and be responsible for this repair.Might be best to make this as idiot proof as humanly possible to prevent or minimize issues with this.Maybe also setup an inspection in the fall after leaves have fallen to check this specifically along with rest of property.

Is there a way to ask them to leave that is humane and ethical? 

This was a risky first deal so I would network like a motherf**kr and learn as much as humanly possible.

That's just the human condition.