Reading books, listening to podcasts and engaging conversations about real estate has been my focus for the last 6 months or so. 

For example, find out if there are any outstanding issues or concerns about their homes or any repairs or actions needed.Upon closing, (re)engage with each and start getting them moved over to your system, your lease, your way of collecting rent, your way of reporting maintenance needs, etc...

I also recommend telling her not to engage him; completely ignore him - no eye contact, no response, nothing. 

Passive income is nice no matter of age, yet especially nice in old age.Staying engaged in life.

. $1 to tear out,$2 to install and $2-$3 sf for the luxury vinyl plank.

If they truly aren't salvageable, then cover them with vinyl plank.

Didn’t engage in depth as we had our own agent.

My definition of a good tenant:Has stable employment in a market segment that is very likely to be stable or improve over time.Pays all the rent on scheduleTakes care of the propertyDoes not cause problems with neighborsDoes not engage in illegal activities while on the propertyStays for many yearsMy number one concern was tenants that would stay employed even during a downturn.

If you want to update, I would recommend vinyl plank over the tile.   

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