I pay 150/month for a dumpster that serves 7 doors.

This serves as motivation for me as I don't like being told I can't do something.

Remind them, they are adults and suggest they work things out themselves ... oh, and by the way, your personal issues do not absolve you from paying rent :)As for the deadbeat downstairs, have you served a Notice to Quit/Vacate?

the lease directs the tenant to obtain his own renters insurance for whatever purpose that serves.

Your contractor and investing background will serve you well and help a lot of us newbies.

Welcome to BP @Matthew KinsellaI am a big advocate of buying a duplex, triplex, or fourplex and living in one of the units to serve as your first investment property.

. - we aren't planning on doing any major rehab (we're looking for a move in ready unit, it will also serve as our primary residence for at least 2-5 years).

You would be better served IMO, to give equity positions and have no debt service.

It means they stay in the property after being served notice and it probably means they wouldn't negotiate with the LL to leave before the eviction.

Like many, I'm looking to gain more financial control over my life so I can spend more time with my family and on my other interests without the dependency of the corporate board.My mission is to create positive monthly cashflow and long-term wealth via building and managing portfolio of preferred residential rental properties in the markets they serve.