Public Safety and Welfare: From the Planning Board (paraphrased): "the alleyway is a public thoroughfare and the neighboring residents do not have an interest to protect.

However, the repairs need to be done to standards to ensure safety so the tenant must notify me if something is broke and use a repair person provided by me or provide a proof of professional repairs.

But hopefully will reinforce the message so you really get it.Real estate business is a game for patients.

Not even threats to personal safety or a family member needing to move in allow for eviction.Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Being a firefighter I take fire safety/prevention very seriously and I do not believe that there is any place for smoking inside of my property, especially since I will be living next door. 

John,Being cash fluid is great but at some point in order to obtain a larger portfolio and sustain the margins of safety. 

Would you go to an inexperienced doctor because they had fewer patients and it was easier to get an appointment with them?

We were very patient and looked for almost a year before finding a house that fit my criteria with motivated sellers.

We do need social safety nets to protect our most vulnerable however a lot of systems have rampant abuse and checks need to be in place. 

Yes totally being patient and not in a rush.