Then we noticed that the lights in the house flickered horribly and lights would burn out within weeks of replacing a light bulb.

I've been burned hard in the past, unfortunately.

If we weren't so weather dependent here it would likely be all M2M.And I absolutely agree that a tenant wanting to leave will often burn you without hesitation, it's just nice to occasionally be able to burn them back by keeping them on the hook for rent through the end of the term.

The apartment complex had several burned out units.

But I have a big fat deductible because I asked for a big fat deductible.

Being self employed and an investor, I make it a point to do this every time I start to get burned out and it works.

Now I have a burning desire to do the same.I am currently employed as a Machine Technician at Bridgestone Americas Tire operations.

I recently came to the conclusion that I personally need to take at least 1 day off on the weekend to regroup and spend quality time with the fam cause if you don't you will absolute burn yourself out and not to mention more importantly be missing out on aspects of your families lives!  

If it's your residence, where are you going to live if you can't live there (like if it burned or something) you may consider insurance for that.

I've seen creditors try this several times before and get burned.