I'll have more stories to tell about this deal because it seemed difficult for awhile but I kept a positive mental attitude and it has done me well.

Discovered severe problem with noise from tenant living in building next door.Basically a woman with a teenage son and a toddler live in lower level apartment next door seem mentally unstable.

If the neighbor of your tenant sounds like he's getting increasingly paranoid, it might be worthwhile to drop a line to the local mental health officials (or have your tenants do so).

Getting your contractors license can do nothing but increase your versatility.

Then, I cross check Airbnb + VRBO and check rent rates for comparable properties within relevant proximity, and I mentally slide the scale, depending on features, views (in our area, red rock views), location, construction quality, other finishes, quality of furnishings, etc.

After laying 255 sqft of tile I hit a wall (meaning I couldnt go any further I mentally shut down)  I was going to just carpet the bedroom instead of wrestling with more tile.

Victim mentality is self defeating.

Such rooming houses tend to cater to a population of professionals/labourers who have the commonality of employment.The social rooming house:  These establishments provide a vital role in housing the "down and out", the mentally ill, the addicted and others on the fringes of society.  

I've always used the mentality that my goal in hiring employees is to eliminate all of my job duties.

If I've heard something that gives me something to follow up on, I make a mental note about it.But.....I do not argue, try to persuade or otherwise present my side or tell anybody why they are wrong and I am right.