Interesting questions indeed - in particular, this is a big supply shock and there will be knock-on effects. 

I was shocked to find that a very accomplished attorney I know lives in an area I consider suspect.  

I just relocated to Charleston, SC (technically Mount Pleasant) and am looking to connect with others in the area.

This comes to me as a complete shock.

Really shocking that they will go ahead with a 2800$ repair/turnover cost (whatever you call it) without even informing you guys!

Maybe the roommates will put pressure on her to move out and they will find a paying pleasant roommate. 

Chart out all the worst case scenarios and see how your contract can protect you in those scenarios .I know talking to Attorneys is not the most pleasant thing when you are paying 400 $/hr , but if the project is large scale or if you intend to do this on a regular basis , get the contract drafted by an attorney well versed in litigation/arbitration/mediation .I have been doing this exercise since the past 15 days  so if any one is in this phase of hiring a contractor , we could definitely bounce some ideas off

You’d be shocked by how little actual screening many PMC’s do!

I was in shock when I saw how much these zip codes were paying for section 8 tenants.

If I thought every judgment my clients went through was a personal attack...well, I would be very shell-shocked right now.