So at this stage I think it best that I engage the services of an attorney to get a legal opinion.Again I thank you for your views and for providing me with some serious food for thought and research.Alan 

Obviously they are not responsible for any of the weather related damage; however, they had the power shut off and left spilt food all in the fridge/freezer, did not clean any bathrooms or kitchen, broke the built-in stereo system, left nails in every wall, paid nothing for the 14+ days after damage (we agreed to 50% of regular rent), the list goes on.

However, they are frought with risk because many are special use properties (ever see a chinese food restaurant in a former KFC?)

Empty food containers everywhere.  

We are providing free drink and food too! 

Net worth:$1M by 35$2M by 40$10M by 6596% of the way to my first goal, might get there if the market recovers by birthday in August.FIRE by age 40 with $10k net monthly income from RE so I can leave stressful corporate life, sell my alarm clock, spend more time with family and shop at Whole Foods without remorse.

His renters bring their own food, towels, etc.

not fast food minimum wage jobs.  

One day, we'll capture the entire payoffs instead of settling for less.That strategy can work if you're using money you don't need right away (mine was SDIRA) but not if you need to turn deals to put food on the table.

Just food for though, hope it helps.