I have a 7 month old puppy.

I think the most I've ever kept after move out was $100 to touch up baseboards...puppy in a very small unit.

Inevitably, a tenant would have to move out for a day or three because of a flooded apartment or whatever, and they look at you with puppy dog eyes and you have to say, "Remember when I explained about renters insurance and how cheap it is and how you should also pay for the loss of use rider?"  

Dam Ben I'm sorry it sounds very unfair to me I had a similar situation I've had to fly out the Florida it cost me at $1000 the property look nothing like it did in the pictures what saved me mostly I was backing out anyway because it needed too much work and the appraisal sell short thank God it cost me over 1000 But in the long run saved me hundreds and a lot of headache and he took his sweet time returning the $3000 earnest deposit back but he did so I understand you're pain I'm curious to is he fell short of the 3 days or whatever's written in the contract I don't know why he got an attorney I don't know what he thinks unless he has a relative that's doing it for free

Do I keep it short and sweet and let them know I am interested in potentially buying the property?

So I dont have an issue on hand anymore....I dont dislike these 3 people on a personal level, PM told me they all seemed sweet..I just dont think it is the right fit for the property....I am sure they will find a good property that works out fantastic for them....

Luckily, she was nowhere near the level you are describing and is actually very very sweet.

It's not in the 'sweet spots' for rents in the area (it's higher), so harder to rent.We'd rather be sitting on a lot of cash if opportunities arise, then have it locked up in a property that is likely hitting its tippy-top of appreciation for awhile. 

Sounds like young families that wouldn't want to move out given financial circumstances is the sweet spot.

Many investors discount California, without realizing that our tax base per Prop 13, makes investing here pretty sweet.