That's nuts.The tenant's refusal to pay late fees is an interesting problem -- with OP's tenant so close to moving out, I agree that it's best to make an effort to improve the relationship and not draw a red line.  

(rented at $600/mo)-I have not seen the inside of the property, but have been told it has many updates and is turnkeyI will pay zero interest-I will make no monthly payment-I will collect all the rentThe lack of an interest payment is a red flag to me.

On the government side, I purchased properties having the powers of condemnation and eminent domain.You'll also find that building reg types, fire marshals and other government officials can apply "selective enforcement" just as a cop doesn't give a speeding ticket to the old guy in the truck following the young blonde in the red sports car ahead of him who does get a ticket.

At a point there is diminishing returns when it come to buy a house with more square footage.

New to albany, recently closed on multi-unit property in Center Square. 

Some we're big enough for 2-3 houses, and it just made me curious what the average cost per square foot is to build a house from ground up.

I'll add the eviction research to my list of red flag items I'll need to look into.

It's a red flag to Realtors who search that term. 

We are actually in the process of doing a 203k to our home - we are making our home from a 2 bedroom 1 bath to 3 bedroom 2 bath and increasing our square foot by 20%.

We work very hard for you and honestly i am in the red on your house.