I've seen (mostly senior citizens) who fell into this trap.

I am just southwest of you here in Grays Harbor county, but born and raised in Seattle.You will find that that the members here are very helpful and can answer any questions you may have. 

Thanks for your input, and I do tend to agree.From a fairness standpoint, it comes off as rather sneaky and a "bait and switch". if they are restricted in budget and also from moving out because the market us so tight, which it is, they are almost trapped into continuing.. 

Sometimes owner financing is a trap for selling you illegal property.

My name is Erik Acheff, born, raised, and still living in San Diego.

Born and raised in Irving so you picked a great place to hang your hat on for now.

Otherwise you might as well consider putting in grease traps at resturant grade for the kitchen.

that's crazy. absolutely crazy. my tenants have a burned light bulb and i go and replace it. i was called last week to unclog the sewer line because the washing machine backed up and i purchased and gave them 2 lint traps ($3.40).you can do comparisons in your area to see what the other landlords charge and if they do maintenance. i bet you most of them do. who the hell makes the tenant repair a chimney?

Be careful not to fall into the trap of straightline scaling up.

I'm contemplating cash flowing in WI, where I was born and where I have relatives (some basic support structure) Also, the market there seems to be where SoCal was in 2010-2011.