Also, in response to your question about pricing...using a price per square foot is fine when buying retail (who would do that right now?)

However, just like a child, if you really really want something you can make it fit your mold.

It's in my written criteria that I can reject any applcant who damages the property while they are there, so another automatic rejection for damaging the carpet by dripping tobacco juice on it.It's also in my criteria that I can reject for spousal or child abuse, and half naked children in my climate would definately be child abuse.

A demo hammer might be NICE but think a rotary hammer drill would be almost the same with varied uses. on a trench a foot wide or so it should be easy to roll it out of there.

"After April 22, 2010, property owners who perform these projects in pre-1978 rental housing or space rented by child-care facilities must be certified and follow the lead-safe work practices required by EPA's Renovation, Repair and Remodeling rule.

This was not my brain child as it was done in the 80s, but has some new twists for securitization which we don't need to go into.

As long as you're respectful and have a sense of humor, you can get your message across to people and stand up for yourself....this is your business....you're not a child so don't be a doormat..best of luck

Now I have been in some of those properties and I wouldn't touch them with a borrowed 10 foot pole.

I'm a short guy (5 foot 8 inches) and I had to dodge around the ceiling lights so as to not hit my head.Basically, there is no way this guy is going to rent this place for $535 in this market (to people that aren't complete dimwits at least).

Require the identity of the sperm donor and require child support, tied to drivers' license.