My tenants are a mother and her two children (14 and 8).Not kidding: I have literally lost sleep over this damn landlord situation for 3 weeks now.Pulling my hair out (and I'm bald),Brian

Because I was a "stupid' kid and did all of the stupid stuff kids do I spent my late 20's and 30's trying to get out of debt.

Or if they lived in the neighborhood or had kids nearby or were a company wanting to "sponsor" a local park as a goodwill gesture.They probably got a good deal on the land and are waiting for the land value to increase enough to sell.

Be sure you do your homework on the estimated appreciation.

So after serving notice you want to get a court date (summary process)FAST14 day would have been little faster (especially since they have a poor payment history)if they have kids or elderly and since Mass is so tenant friendly they might still get to stay for another 30 days for FREECash for keys for me involves a little more out pocket $$$you're going to be out more than the month they haven't paid by the time it works itself through court. maybe offer a months rent in different place and help with moving truck.you want to make appt to check out your unit in the meantime, people that don't pay also don't care about things like leaky faucets or repairsmasscourts.org has any tenant in Mass that has been a plaintiff or defendant inMass housing court .

I have 8 units currently.  7 are rented and the 8th was bought last month and it should be completed in the next month (total rehab)I have managed the places myself but with 2 kids under 4, my wife working sales full time, and me having a 50 hour per week job I think it is time to let them go.  

There are door jamming devices can be attached to a door to be used and instructions to use them.Written instructions to tenants to keep doors and windows locked.Neighborhood watch meetings, the police usually assist in giving classes and materials.Parking lots with speed bumps helps keep drivers from blasting through at 40 mph instead of 5 mph where kids dart out and get hit.Get with your police department on a security SOP for tenants, have them read and sign it.:)  

2- The nabes in this range - could you generalize and classify as blue collar nabes, that would attract stable blue collar families and college kids?

You ARE kidding, right?

She looked at me stunned, and said, well, I guess your kids complete it.