I follow you and my post wasn't directed at you personally - just a common mentality I've seen amongst REI folks.

My business partner bought me out as I have other ventures that I need to prioritize.

I think real estate investing is a mental exercise for most wannabies.

Deliberately have a few challenges in your screening process - it will weed out "entitlement mentality" problems4) Allow payment plans, but create system to track when payments due, so they don't keep falling further behind You will need to call them on due dates or they will fall further behind Be prepared to give a strong NO when asked if you will change rent due dates to "make it easier" for tenants to pay rent based upon their SSI or paycheck dates.

Progess requires action and sometimes action is scary, but as Casey Stengel says "I never make predictions, especially about the future" and "Real estate is 90% mental, the other half is work".

While she did not pursue any charges because she has a tendency to fall on various surfaces and possesses adequate insurance coverage, I am concerned about the safety of my tenants and the potential for future liability if someone else were to fall and seek damages.To address these concerns and prioritize the safety of my tenants, I have decided to replace the current deteriorating asphalt driveway.

I only had my resourcefulness, hard work and "can-do" mentality.

Getting an offer accepted is the mentality of a home owner buying. 

I firmly believe there is no reason to sacrifice your mental health, marriage, family, etc. for the sake of self-managing a STR.

In the process you learn that the seller is under her sisters care because of mental issues.