Angela,          I clearly understand your predicament and this is not a clear-cut case.

Leasing is part sales after all and being there to answer their questions and build rapport means something.One thing we do to cut down on wasted travel is to confirm any appointment 30 minutes ahead of time.

You basically cut to the chase and cut out all the "transaction" work, fees, etc..

I can only describe what they did as fraud.Here are some of the most egregious problems with the property: The building was connected illegally to the electrical pole without installing meters, prompting the power company to threaten to cut off the power and fine us.

Well, here's the stuff I cut my teeth on: (look for updated current versions)Landlording: A Handymanual for Scrupulous Landlords and Landladies Who Do It Themselves by Leigh Robinson, David Patton, Nancy Robinson, Jan Brown isbn: 0-932956-08-7The Landlord's Handbook: A Complete Guide to Managing Small Residential Properties by Daniel Goodwin isbn: 0-884620405-6The California Landlord's Law Book: Rights & Responsibilities by David Brown, Attorney; Janet Portman, Attorney; and Ralph Warner, Attorney isbn: 0-87337-003-1The Eviction Book for California by Robinson isbn: 0-932956-22-x

I know it cuts down on exposure though ...

One tenant may also leave before the other cutting that cost in half and making it easier to continue forward without breaking in to the piggy bank.There is no clear cut answer to this issue, only understanding what the risks are in either decision.

Phil BlairWell I know you’re mad most here have been there, but some good advice would be pick your battles wisely, do not waste money on attorney’s and courts, your sounding outside small claims limits and years of litigation, rather cut your losses take your money and valuable time fix the place, get in on the market and sold asap, and whatever you do please don’t install Bill’s bird turd cams on rentals too much YUKY maintenance…lol!

I've identified an area that has a lot of activity, low prices that are being aggressively cut.

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