This is going to keep bringing in more good paying jobs to this area, and will bring more renters who want to live close to downtown and are willing to pay higher rents.  

On May 30th we also presented them with a written lease, which they refused to sign.The tenant informed us verbally and through text message that they would pay the rent increase but would be moving at the end of August to low-income housing.

His rehab costs were less than what I Typically pay to paint the interior of one of my rehabs.  

As long as it is in your house rules and you have evidence of them staying later, Airbnb will pay you out.

This deal was intriguing because it was rent ready as-is, but I knew that when we could afford it, the rehab would really pay off.

Some folks will argue properties are typically taxed less than their fair market value, and that may be true, but it's the amount of annual taxes your pay (regardless of actual value or assessment) that will affect your bottom line.Additionally, until the recent market correction both property values and rents have increased at a rapid rate.

She normally pays rent on time except for the last couple of months when she paid a few days late with late fees.  

I only know about the times where this was found out prior to closing, obviously I have no way to know about the times this shady behavior wasn't found out.Since you get a vote in who this tenant is, and it's retail, PSA that commercial lenders (especially the ones offering the best terms...) are starting to vet deals by how 'recession proof' the tenants are, even if they are currently paying on time.

I used to pay a site visit to every property of which we were considering lending or purchasing an existing note.

Best advice with contractors is always warranty, insurance, pay with card(if theres a 3% fee so what) and no large deposits.