That means you are losing access to at least 25% of the total value of the property.If you take on a partner, there is far less cost (if any). 

Whenever you’re next to something less desirable, yoU are goIng to lose some tenants, and will therefore likely lose a few dollars off your rent rate.

Yeah, @Ashish Acharya ventured into those tax planning strategies I vaguely referred to.Slightly dangerous without a thorough discussion, which is why I stopped at the door.

You are far too soft and are going to lose money as a investor.

Live and learn.My advice will hopefully prevent them from taking you to court where you would likely lose if you try to collect any more from them. 

YUP  I know exactly what your doing and the asset class that sells on contract and these are prime targets better for them to sell to you for a little more money than get hammered by the local wholesalers who will just be out for blood.. with no care in the world how much these folks lose.. that's what wholesalers do.. its their job..  

Be reasonable and hopefully the remaining tenant will take good care of the unit, pay on time and it will be a good business venture for you.I could go badly if you are on the outs with your tenant from the very first month.

She is losing at least $1,200 per month because of this.My mother is 65 years old making minimum wage and has very little savings or retirement money.

If you wait around on lawyers judges or the system to throw out these squatters you may lose all your good tenants and have your building destroyed or burned down .

At the end of the day, if the tenants move out because of this, then YOU are losing money.