The cross joists that support the railing are "climb-able" which also means that the if a toddler climbs up the railing they can fall down the other side.If you want a super cheap option, knock the whole thing down and just put stairs to the door. 1 days work and a trip to the dump to knock down and perhaps one more day to put up the stairs.Otherwise I'd look at building another deck there that would attract tenants.

I tell my property owners that I don't want to be the cheapest in town because you may not attract the clientele that will take care of your place.

Originally posted by @Nels Norquist:They also have a bicycle taxI guess the only thing lacking is a breathing tax.

If you ask for rent roll documents, they can be forged or not up to date (mine were not up to date).I wouldn't remodel AT ALL, unless the area is substantially changing and a remodel is required to attract a different clientele.

= my fault Have I given them too much leeway and now it's causing excess stress on my part = my faultdid I buy a property in a warzone that attracts tenants with little to no redeeming qualities and I'm not willing to put up with the pain?

Also to attract a better tenant I’m going to work on our detached garage, put drywall between the two spaces and since we have space I’m going to get a quote for an asphalt carport that way I’ll have two spaces for each unit.

That would give me a lot more breathing room on a month-to-month basis.In order to do a cashout refinance the property would probably need to be purchased for below market value or with a value-add opportunity.

Keep cool, breathe and be strong.

Plus, those clusters of C-/D multifamilies tend to attract a certain kind of tenant that's rough to manage for a first-timer (or even with lots of experience) .. plus higher crime, more headaches, etc.. 

It will add value and will help to attract a more stable tenant.