Fair or not these are the common practices and if you want to be nice about it, be nice later when they want to move out, not during signing.The only thing you need to sell your room, is the living space itself, safety and maybe a little peace and quite.

In theory it’s about safety, but it’s more about who has the money.

I’m in a learning mode and wanting to get as much as I can from the seasoned veterans on this site.

Am finding the better cash flow is in the tougher neighborhoods and would appreciate thoughts on the matter.Stay away from the tougher areas?Am looking in the Newark,NJ Jersey City,Elizabeth areas.

If the tree is dying or visible causing a safety hazard, you should be able to contact the town and they may put appropriate pressure.

Check texas law but I believe you would be within your rights to inspect even if they are not home, it is a required safety inspection. 

We also find that having that professional report helps us in negotiations around work that will need to be done, especially safety or structural issues. 

But you’re right, more money down and decreasing the interest rate is about the only way to increase my cash flow and safety in this situation.

Without these safety nets in place you WILL go belly up.

(iii) The side and rear setbacks are sufficient for fire and safety.