If they don't show up, projects get very delayed and become unprofitable, even costly.

At this time I manage and renovate majority of all my units to keep cost low but most likely not the best use of my time although I'm skilled at it.

The best place to start is with a spreadsheet that has every every cost itemized. 

Let's say it's $100 a month and the cost to install a fence is $3,000.

We don't believe they are stealing, but their negligence has cost us a lot of money.* Is this enough to file suit in small claims court? 

But in reality, holding on too tightly limits growth, causes burnout, and actually costs you money.Why Letting Go Helps Your Bottom Line✅ Frees Up Your Time – Instead of handling every single tenant issue, you can focus on strategy, acquisitions, and big-picture decisions.✅ Allows Specialists to Do Their Jobs – A leasing agent will lease faster than an investor juggling 10 different tasks.

The key is making sure the deal’s numbers work, your profit should justify the higher cost of capital. 

If you haven't already, read "The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs" by J.

The forms are online, and it costs $100 per filing. 

It is going to cost more than you expect, and you'll have that "Oh, crap!