Every month ask them for the rent and listen to their excuses.

One week later, I file for eviction regardless of their excuse (within reason).

Excuse me if this is not the right forum.I am in Tampa, Florida.

I don't care what my tenant's excuse is.

She could burn it down in her sleep.No, no just an excuse to see what someone else is doing.

Please excuse my lack of knowledge.

If it's not a very good excuse, I would get a new agent.

If the buy you're in the money.If they don't buy, don't use some sham crap excuse, tell them it doesn't meet your investment requirements.

It is NOT the area that will make you successful (making money or building equity) - it is ALL ABOUT YOU and your skills as a real estate negotiator - it is up to you - not the area- to be able to control real estate at a profit - it is up to you to know how to liquidate that deal - DON'T look for excuses, don't blame the area - the money or your wife - the money making machine is YOU -- You make your money when you buy (I use the word "buy" but I mean CONTROL) The highest leverage technique you'll ever apply is controlling real estate and selling it WITHOUT ownership!

I hope this writeup gives you a starting point – no more excuses!