For another, don't overlook the value of benefits - health, vacation disability, sick leave, employer Social security match (7.5% or so), holidays.2008 took down a lot of landlords, especially the highly leveraged ones trying to reach your 25 homes level.

I'd also send her a letter stating that mold can cause serious health problems and ask her to move out immediately with FULL security deposit returned.

But his business, and health, went south after a couple of months, he ran out of money, and we were forced to evict him.

I am a rookie property manager who is in the process of evaluating the current 'financial health' of all the properties I manage.

I do not have additional benefits besides dental insurance (not family) and I provide my own health insurance for myself and family. 401k...

In terms access to basic components of health (health care, food, etc), we're not the greatest.

Mold is a health issue and counts as an emergency, therefore as the owner you have the right to correct the problem.Just commenting on your issue, I am not an attorney and can not give you legal advice.

Always address health and safety issues that impact tenants first (smoke detectors, electrical or plumbing problems, etc), then items that could compromise the integrity of the building ( dry rot needs repaired, for example) and then tackle cosmetics.I also would not recommend you allow a tenant to do their own painting.

“Drug-related illegal activity” means the illegal manufacture, sale, distribution, purchase, USE, or possession with intent to manufacture, sell distribute, or USE of a controlled substance (as defined in Section 102 or the Controlled Substance Act (21 U.S.C. 8002) or possession of drug paraphernalia.2.Resident, any member of the resident’s household or guest or other person under the resident’s control shall not engage in any act intended to facilitate illegal activity, including drug-related illegal activity, on or near the said premises.3.Resident or members of the household will not permit the dwelling to be used for, or to facilitate illegal activity, including drug-related illegal activity, regardless of whether the individual engaging in such activity is a member of the household.4.Resident or members of the household will not engage in the manufacture, sale or distribution of illegal drugs at any locations, whether on or near the dwelling unit premises, or otherwise.5.Resident, any members of the resident’s household, or a guest or other person under the resident’s control shall not engage in acts of violence, or threats of violence, including but not limited to the unlawful discharge of firearms, prostitution, criminal street gang activity, intimidation, or any other breach of the housing agreement that the other wise jeopardizes the health safety or welfare of the landlord, his agents, or tenants.6.VIOLATION OF THE ABOVE PROVISIONS SHALL BE A MATERIAL VIOLATION OF THE HOUSING AGREEMENT AND GOOD CAUSE FOR TEMINATION OF TENANCY.

Decide whether the tree is aesthetically pleasing and adds value to the property, or if it would be better to take it out and make a change to the landscape design.Hire a qualified arborist to examine the tree and give a professional opinion about it's health and whether it poses a danger to property or people.If the tree passes muster, then ask the arborist for guidance on how to best take care of the tree.