(Unless you decide to cut the corners aka break the rules.)Let's say that your $5,000 hot tub is worth $2,000 when you sell it.

. - Maintenance:  The old units break down all the time and the previous "handy" man was unskilled, unlicensed and uninsured. 

Since I don't have written confirmation that they want to terminate early (and don't have the lease breaking fee), how should I proceed with them not responding?

This might bring it from a break-even investment to a nice cash-flowing property. 

One of the crazy women leaves, breaking a window and slamming a storm door clearly with the intent to break it.

Free cash flow was only $200 and was probably break evenish after othet expenses.Today that property rents for $3250 with PITI of $1300 (refinance brought the payment lower.

Especially for newbies, this can be very misleading and can lead to them pouring money into syndicators who have far less experience when you break down what they actually have done.  

Would you say for a first deal that getting into a property even if it means paying a bit of the mortgage each month or breaking due to it being listed on market is a good idea?

Hey @Neil FredericksonI tried to post earlier but it got removed for breaking terms and conditions of posting in the forums....as I'm sure this one will be as well.  

Require that she inform each tenant that she is responsible for the building management and offer the tenants the opportunity to break their leases if unhappy with that bait and switch situation.You can have just as much fun!