The renters had 2 large german shepherds, one of which ripped the guttering and some siding off the back of the house.

Loaves of bread costing 80 Billions German Marks and no jobs would say no (1).  

German Village

My builder (in Texas) applied german schmear on the front elevation (brick) of our new house under contract without our knowledge.

Quote from @Germán Rimoldi: I'd recommnend you these designs: getfoothold.com/tiny_homesThank you! 

Good to hear Jon but for the heavy damaged victims small comfort at first time..I know this from 2002 here in Saxonia with the big flood in Grimma or Dresden, insurance companys paid all very fast and plain but rebuilding take up long time.All in all 4 billion Euro from the insurance companys and 5 billion euros from the EU/German country.

@Germán Rimoldi  Its an interesting strategy to use a tool like this and I think will vary by area. 

The same day, after the cops left, we hired a company to put two of the meanest German Shepherds (and I love dogs!)

The areas that have experienced the most appreciation over the last decade are all concentrated near the Urban Core of the city, particularly north/south of Downtown.Old Towne East (43205)German Village (43206)South Hilltop (43223)Short North (43201)Grandview (43212)Linden (43211)Old Towne East has had by far the highest appreciation, followed by German Village.

I have very qualified prospective tenants but they have a Dutch German Shepard dog.