I guess I just assumed a prospective buyer would want to see the lease to know if the terms were favorable before buying -- i.e. no smoking, no pets, etc. --  and that with no lease, the value of the triplex would be significantly diminished.  

We do have interest in getting back into the city (food, theater, shopping, etc), so that may be in the cards.So in short, I'd say yes, but I don't know if I want to base the numbers on requiring us to live there to make it work. 

We will also implement a limit on the number of pets (it's somewhat of a pet motel now) and put in pet rent ($25 per with a 2 pet limit). 

It's all food for thought that you can apply to your life in some format.I read it and personally thought it sucked, but I have a lifetime of building and owning businesses, so I think that was the leading factor as it was to thin for my taste.

I nee at least the security deposit at that point as well as any pet deposit.

No allowance for food..only travel and lodging expenses.

Definitely food for thought.  

More people out of the work force, food stamps, more people renting, etc.

I can probably HELOC my primary residence in the spring, but the last time a tried my DTI was too high, so I'm doing the driving 2007 Yaris and foraging for food in the wilderness thing to pay down debt.

Thanks @Brian GibbonsNobody likes my advice on these though, lol.Being broke with bad credit is a symptom of our priorities.Look around - fancy coffee and restaurant/fast food/bar remnants?