agree not a drop in rental prices, but perhaps a drop in rental income due to increased vacancy (physical and/or economic), depending on the quality of the neighborhood and ability to attract and spot (through tenant screening) quality tenants ...

I always read that rents don't fall but in some markets when the market softens landlords will drop the rents to attract the tenants.  

However, if you're the only owner that's doing it in the market, then it isn't feasible because you'll have a tough time attracting quality tenants.

Not to leave pet food or water outside the dwelling, as it could attract other animals.5.

Sounds attractive but I see two potential issues:Are you sure the seller is ready to give you the 2.5% credit?

You'll attract more interest if you put city & state in your subject line!

We are fortunate enough to invest in an area of Chicago that we can attract good tenants who are not high maintenance and who have so far not trashed our properties.  

As such, we've been successful so far with these properties as a result of our underwriting/modeling and also our property focus (areas close to public transportation, attractive to young professionals, bordering areas that have already "gentrified", decent relative cash-on-cash returns). 

I'm honestly more concerned for her, as she is an attractive 23 year old....I'm sure nothing would happen but if it did i couldn't forgive myself.

That was attractive to the seller and helped get my offer accepted despite 9 total offers on the property (it was listed well under market).