The next thing I will mention is those that operate as a different entity typically are not operating their company appropriately when they engage me and then I need to coach them to use their company appropriately and not commingle and to use proper payroll etc.

But anything else from windows, cabinets, roof, driveway has a design life and will eventually get to the end of it's useful life.Most people understand that with cars - after 100,000 miles you start to see more repairs and after 200,000 most cars are done.

I am utilizing the BP Landlord Forum for my most recent property and came across the section that designates the amount of insurance the tenant needs, and I'm unsure on how to determine the amount.

There is a specific trust that is designed specifically to protect a primary residence which might work for you.

I’ve been following the forum for a couple of months and finally realize it would be beneficial to actually engage.

The friendly/family environment has been a great place to learn how to be an Investor-focused Agent and I can work any type of deals knowing I have a direct line to the DB for when I need answers to new questions/challenges.If you're interested in scheduling an appointment with the Designated Broker, Steve Fowler, to see if the brokerage would be a good fit I can arrange that. 

typically these standard lease agreement are design state specific and you could always add additional items in addendum to suite your specific need.

Sounds pretty cut and dried.He has no case and is trying to bully money out of you.I'd be overly cautious in continued engagement-- what he may be doing is setting you up to try and negotiate SOME extra money, going overboard in hopes that a "compromise" will still end up with more $$$ than he deserves in his pocket.

If it is a sf, I hate to reward bad behavior, but I may opt for the earlier post option of retaining the tenant, maybe with understanding  they smoke in a designated open or vented area. 

Obviously they are designed to but it's a relatively new method of organization so there's some hesitancy with using them.