That really encompasses three vital things.. 

They get used to not paying and it is habit forming.

By implementing these daily habits, you can create a healthier work-life balance as a full-time real estate investor.

@Terri-Leigh HuleisI typically don't make it a habit of arguing with people on the Internet, but I'll keep going, I guess.1.  

What I didn't like is due to neglect, there is about 1000 sq ft of mold remediation needed before the home would be HABITABLE.

However this tenant had multiple large dogs,  substance abuse issues preventing him from holding a job,   and a habit of coming off as friendly but in reality lying and trying to intimidate everybody around them to get what they wanted which as directed toward me boiled down to letting the dogs do their business whereever they wanted to and not clean it up.   

As I often preach when discussing Tenant screening, people who have a history of Bad Habits in one area, such as financial, legal, employment, housing, or character, usually will have Bad Habits in ALL areas of their life if you just dig a little.

. +$900 tenant is going to want that unit humming perfectly and you sure as shinola aren't going to have them doing the work to keep it habitable.

3) if you show up to the courthouse, how do you not get rolled or ****ed over by the grizzled veterans and insiders who have every interest in keeping you out of their piece of the pie or ushering you into a **** deal.I would love to have a mentor to show me some of the ropes so I don't make a big mistake or overlook something vital.

Accessory Dwelling Unit/in-law unit requirements)A: Current planning regulations prohibit any rental of a single-family home, duplex, apartment/condo, live/work unit, or room for less than thirty (30) days, based on the City’s definition of “Permanent Residential Activities”, which are defined as the occupancy of living accommodations on a thirty (30) days or longer basis, with none of the living units under the same ownership or management on the same lot being occupied on a shorter basis.If you are renting your single-family home, duplex, apartment/condo, live/work unit, or room for less than thirty (30) days, the Oakland Planning Code defines the activity as “Transient Habitation” (or essentially a hotel).