"Because it is a big investment and you really rely on it for your overall financial health"Maybe drop a vague hint about you hating to look for a new tenant......

Obviously health benefits and tax payments are factors.

It's expensive for a landlord to turnover, they may be liable for some of those health hazards you listed.

Time is of the essence in completing any of the inspections, tests, and/or reports.The Buyer, at Buyer’s expense, shall have the right, and is strongly encouraged, to have any and allinspections, tests, and/or reports conducted, including but not limited to the following:(a) Inspection of the premises and all improvements, fixtures, and equipment;(b) Inspection or testing for radon;(c) Inspection or testing for mold, and any other environmental test;(d) Inspection or testing for lead-based paint;(e) A pest inspection for termite and wood destroying insects with a report provided on a FHA/VAapproved form by a licensed Ohio Certified Pest (Termite) Control Applicator;(f) Inspection of the gas lines on the premises;(g) Inspection of the waste treatment systems and/or well systems by a local health authority or stateEPA approved laboratory of the Buyer’s choice;(h) Determination of the need for and cost of federal flood insurance;(i) Confirmation of the insurability of the premises with an insurance company of the Buyer’s choice.With respect to housing constructed prior to January 1, 1978, the Buyer must be provided with thepamphlet entitled “Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home” and the “Lead-Based Paint and Lead-Based Hazard Disclosure Form.”

While COVID is certainly a serious health issue, many people have adapted and moved on. 

All landlords have a new business partner too, the US Government.

Currently you can only evict a tenant for health and safety items.  

San Jose had its best performance since the onset of the health crisis and led all markets with a 3.6 percent rent improvement.

Neither of these situations lead into getting a really good understanding of the process, or really of the entire scope of the field of investment.Fast forward to 2017: I was on a road trip, spending a few months in the Arizona winter to get out of the rain in Seattle, trying to manage a nightmare of health challenges rooted in Lyme disease.

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