He was running from child support payments and a wife's alimony. 

Child.

Most tenants in our 2 bedrooms are either a single Mother with 1 child (a teenager) or a couple in their 50's with no children.

Proposition 13 is the poster child for unintended consequences.

I am the poster child for “Paralysis by Analysis.”

They said they will not be paying March (as expected) and said 'I guess see u in court' That's fine with me at this point since I've lived in a nightmare for years with them.And I know a lot of you are against renting to family however my brother has a need and a sick child and I have an opportunity to help him, so I will.

I don't want to get too personal and stick to topic: bills,child,food, etc all played a part.

For example, if you have a child, you get a tax deduction.

We will not accept more than 1 murder, child molestation, or rape within that timeframe...

thank you for replies guys ...the rental still bringing income that is paying the heloc and other property related expenses. i think i am just getting tired of handling the problems with neighbor, who was harassing my tenants and i probably most important - i am ready to pay off my main residence (currently paying the principal anyway and have no tax benefits from it).also getting new baby and extra money from no-mortgage would go to child care (doubt it is a considiration for IRS for reducing my tax :))