This building and its end use would fit nicely in any of todays urban core renaissance areas.

I work in urban design and this is a constant topic with developers and municipalities to ensure no liability.

In today's litigious society you want to do everything possible to help minimize your exposure to litigation and lawsuits.

One slipped through once and after her appointment I was thinking she seemed great, then Googled her and found out she embezzled money from the local society for the BLIND where she worked. 

Landlords who don’t want tenants who are going to mug their neighbors or deal drugs will now be treated as racists and potentially sued.Last week, the Department of Housing and Urban Development issued new guidelines to landlords, warning that bans against renters with criminal convictions violate the Fair Housing Act because they disproportionately affect minorities.In effect, the Obama regime is now outlawing criminal background checks for apartment rentals, even though such screening is critical for the protection and security of tenants and property, and serves a legitimate business need.In a newly released 10-page missive, HUD warns landlords they can be held liable for discrimination if they deny housing over criminal records.

It's a sad statement about our business and society in general.The reason bad tenants even exist is because our business is riddled with hobby landlords that do not care about anyone but themselves.

You are right no one trusts a landlord, Landlords are not a trustworthy segment of business society, akin to the loan shark business. 

is any house a good rental ? lately i been thinking of taking a gamble on a house in a area i wouldn't be instrested in  under other circumstances but these houses are so cheap  its a give me . is section 8 good in an...

That's not to say people cant snap out of it if they wake up, but our society breeds consumers!

And right now there is a shortage of good contractors and good subcontractors who will be on the low end of the pricing scale.I've kind of moved away from flips (even though I have been flipping for 12 years now) and it is so much easier and profitable now with the urban townhome developments.Most of the flippers that I see around me are losing money.