I prefer to force them out quickly and move forward with the least amount of drawn out drama.

Forcing vacancy to go up through higher rent increases could be a bad business decision.It is a business, so the only way to make money is increase income or reduce expenses.

It's a Ranch style home with a partial basement, forced air heating, built in the 60's.

Typical expenses for C class is $4500-$5000/unit year.

Fortunately if you do buy this property with this structure already purchased under a 4-unit, they (HUD) won't force you to connect the living structures.

You have the power to find deals, force appreciation, and when disaster strikes (local jobs disappear or the market tanks) there are things YOU can do to keep your units rented and your cash flowing.Condos take out your element of control.

You can just force someone to sell because you made an offer...Just make sure your offer works for your numbers and if you get it, congrats!

Just like being a cop, you gave up weekends off, you gave up a normal sleep schedule, you gave up your days off to be forced to work, or go to court.

Also other sources of water are hydrostatic pressure forcing water thru the walls.

Times right now favor the owners and force prices higher in most communities.As soon as you can comfortably arrange it, get the exterior door locks changed.