She stopped paying rent, regularly this year, threatened to move out etc.

Then they added their own light fixtures and dimmers which they removed before they moved out.

That may sound like a lot, but would not for a regular flip. 

I admit it, I'm a lazy guy at heart and have to work hard to overcome this inclination regularly kicking myself in the pants. 

This way I will be able to add and remove properties easily and at much lower rates. 

@Abraham HodrojJust make sure to remove dups on the mailing address and again on owner name columns so that you don't end up sending multiple letters to the same owner - you will probably get a nasty call from an angry owner.

She gets very emotional with anything regarding her cat.My regular process for ants is baiting and Tarro, but they haven't taken the bait yet. 

However, you might think long and hard about having tenants in a regular single-family house that you live in yourself.

@Daniel Adema Welcome.If you read the forums regularly you will certain gain a wealth of experience that can head off some of those mistakes before they happen.

Jamey Newman I hope your investing in Hud Homes have been successful and you have been able to start, if I am not mistaken ( previous NY Realtor 2012 no longer active) the difference between a regular closing and a Hud Homes is the fact, with a Hud Home you only put 3.5% percent down as opposed with a conventional home where you put down 20% percent of the purchase price.