Late rent and potential evictions come with the territory of being a landlord.

Unless you're dealing with properties in the $800k territory, then take a $5k-$25k assignment fee and you'll likely build strong relationships with some cash buyers that will work with you for years and everyone will prosper.

It comes with the territory.  

the danger is when you are operating them personally and not through an agent. 

Illinois have some bad corrupted government staff does not mean all Illinoians living here are dangerous like you tarnish it to be.

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The best the Conservative leadership could do at that point was to jump on board the "death panel" train and try to solidify its merit, as logic was already out the window.I firmly believe that this bill could have been overturned (at least in the minds of the American public) with a bit of serious, logical rebuttal which would have forced the Democrats to revisit much of the bill...but one stupid argument from the right pretty much solidified its acceptance with the American people.That's the danger of basing your arguments on emotion as opposed to logic.And again, just my opinion...

We've been insured with them for a year and just got a notice that they will not be renewing due to the fire danger.

But if it's because people are refusing to buy in that neighborhood because it's dangerous, or that there's a highway being built that is scaring away potential buyers, etc...

It can create a dangerous situation.