@Jay Hinrichs and @Darren Budahn, as hard as it is to believe, I have no reason to lie or exaggerate, neither are in my nature nor character.

I learned a lot and appreciated meeting many talented and driven people!

However the notice also said that debris were left in my backyard... which wasn't true (I had driven past the house that very day).Answering your questions below:1, 2, & 3) $2,000 is excessive, I would contact them via phone and be calm, friendly and of course, concerned.

Each choice has a risk/reward ratio that is driven by personal needs/fear and timeframe/financial goals.

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The recent fall in occupancy rate is 100% supply driven. 

I feel I have such an advantage being my age and so driven to get started but need some insight into my situation.

I've driven past the house various times, and he is sometimes there working.

This character definitely gives us landlords a bad name