In an early 1970s build quadruplex, nearly all downstairs tenants I've had complain emotionally every few weeks about noise upstairs.

We wanted to list the temporary house with our realtor, who said, "Sure, but I have a couple who is trying to buy but can't get a loan due to poor credit."

Otherwise, they are doing their own work/using their own subs for the cosmetics.Buyers shop emotionally and when it looks pretty and stylish, they want it.

In California, anything that sounds punitive, emotional, or retaliatory can backfire.Instead, send a Change of Terms of Tenancy notice (30 days minimum, 90 days if increasing rent 10%+), stating:Rent is due on the 1stRent is late after the X date (based on current local law)Late fees will be enforced (if legal in your area)Payments must be made via [method]All future late payments will receive the appropriate legal noticesMake it factual, neutral, and policy-based, not personal.3.

Our application process is fully standardized.Everything flows through one system:• ID• Proof of voucher• Contact info for previous landlord• Background + eviction check• Basic income verificationClear, consistent documentation removes emotion from the decision.4.

All communication goes through one channel.We don’t do text messages, random DMs, or phone calls with no paper trail.Everything flows through a single number/email so every message is searchable later.It keeps emotions out of it and documentation clean.2.

You need to take emotion out of it and determine if the cost you’re seeking for damages is worth it. 

The practical reality is that while a 50-year mortgage may offer temporary cash-flow advantages, it sacrifices long-term wealth building.

Patterns show up faster than emotions do.Rising repair costs haven’t hurt us as much because we engineered the operations to reduce the number of unknowns.

Doug, great question, most people overestimate “big renovations” and underestimate the subtle things that make a buyer emotionally commit.Here are the finishing touches that consistently move my flips faster and for stronger offers:1.