I don't know enough to bet on a particular block when looking at deals, so if that is the situation I may need to look elsewhere. 

I underestimated tenant behavior, facing issues like property damage, lease violations, and evictions.Once I realized the importance of focusing on the right tenant segment rather than properties, everything changed.

Either do the blocking and tackling of one on one help here or stop with the "I'm so smart, you should be better" nonsense. 

just say rent is not being paid, or should i include things like unauthorized pets and damaging property by not having water on since may and sprinkler system disconnected, damage inside property?....

They usually dont damage the place because they all dont have permanent residence and dont want to get into conflict with anyone usually.

The extent of damage cannot be realized until the drywall is removed.

One option you might try is to go to Bi- Weekly Payments, this way you collect on the same cycle as their paychecks.As long as both of your tenants still have their jobs, I would ride it out, the 2nd thing is how are they maintaining the property, are you going to have to spend thousands of dollars on repairs because of damage to the property.

He hit a gas line (not a huge amount of damage), and there is an extra bill coming to me from the gas company for the fix/labor/material costs.

If you ever want to bounce ideas off someone who's been around the block a few times, feel free to give me a shout.Pat and JasperTurning investment visions into REALITY in Phoenix, AZ - Ranked #1 for residential real estate growth and opportunity by PwC

Who has had their rental significantly damaged by a hurricane/tornado/flooding?