Most tenants don't do a great job taking care of it and you will have to constantly replace it due to things like coffee/food/wine stains, tracking in dirt, pets, etc.

When 75 degree air hits 100 degree air, moisture is pulled out of the air and condensates on the surfaces....wood/paper & drywall then become a food source for mold.  

You could just feel grateful being a millionaire if you see a renter paying 1 room for $2,500 and we pay our mortgage for 2k.Also Chinese food in small tray is stil $2.9 per cup these days :-)Sometimes what's important is what you feel and what makes you happy

So is housing, college, and food for certain income brackets. 

We made an immense amount of stops along the way seeing National and State Parks, hiking and eating great food, and our main focus was climbing in South Dakota, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado and Arizona.

When the following months rent became due they told me they wanted $30 to cover food expenses because the oven did not work.  

Then there were always the late rent excuses, we dont think we should have to pay the late fee, I don't have money for kids food followed immediately by their facebook pics of beach vacation, accusing my wife of putting their rent money order (dated and time stamped of course) back in their apt to illegally charge late fee, claiming we weren't allowed to enter their unit even after proper notice or when they requested repairs and telling us they had us on cameraWe served 30 day notice for them to leave after they went month to month.  

(for Gas, food, etc.) 

@Mary Mitchell i definitely am going to try to work with her. i spoke with her about 2 hours ago and did some research earlier and she seems eligible for a utility subsidy and food stamps.

I think of it this way - If I can't even have the discipline to get to the gym 5 days per week and put good food in my body, how the hell can I have the discipline to stick to my budget, cut trading losses short, and invest systematically over spending on unneeded items with friends?