Your last line is a great point.

And on top of that, i am being told that even though the tenant has been living in my unit since end of June, and all the paperwork was submitted SEVERAL times over the last 7 months (with a paper trail to prove it) that they will not pay any back rent.

I understand most would say I should double-down with my spouse on our business full time but 1) our industry is heavily regulated in a way that can really affect revenue so it's a priority for both of us to have another avenue of income-- if not cash flow now, then appreciation/equity. 2) my spouse and i work very differently so while we have made it work the last couple of years, it isn't conducive long term to a healthy marriage. 

Last year, i paid for "Cover Picture Optimization” with an SEO company because it was on sale and i was curious.

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620, many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

I'm losing $300 to $700 (with the last month rent) with repairs called in by tenant.

In what areas or aspects did the legislation on the lease option niche changed in the last year?

I threw the last crowd out of my daughters home because it was a mess.I mix Fabuloso in with a chem cleaning agent we get in 5 gall pails from a local chem company as little else was working on tough stains, like red wine, dog & cat etc etc.

Some are in excellent shape and will last much longer.We have all fabic, made in the USA couches and chairs in our lake house and they still look great after 7 years.

Carpet cheaper and you can replace on moveout...Laminate is good because should last a while.