At the end of the day you have renters with the mentality of owners.

Often times, my clients would only prioritize the bills that had *firm* policies.

I've heard landlords tell me that they NEVER give back a deposit in low income situations, which I think is completely wrong, but that would explain the mentality I see with regards to skipping out on the last month.

For some reason it seems that we can not because it is a closer than arms length transaction...I might just be having a mental mix-up :)

If the child is in an unhealthy environment, physically or mentally issues, call your child support services and have them make a determination.

Why dont you take some online classes and vent your mental energy in a more positive manner.

Mentality comes with the territory, you cannot change everywhere and everything unfortunately.

@John Casmon while they probably want way to much money from there run down buildings, they  are also probably the whining, complaining about everything slumlord, and everything is the tenants fault (including the roof leak and no hot water) but you could always try to market to them and see if you could get a deal, search through enough coal piles and you will find a diamond mentality. 

Here's something to consider (or at least be aware of):Hoarding Officially Recognized as Mental DisorderBad News for Landlords, Hoarding is Now Recognized as a Mental Disorder

Just sayin.  1031 is so profoundly powerful it is worth playing the mental chess scenarios and banging your head against the wall until you figure out how to win.Thank you for the generous amount of time and expertise you have given thus far.