@Amanda King  here are some best practices for you to followRecommended Best PracticesWritten Relocation Notice  I would provide tenants with Dates/Times of tenting, how long it will be uninhabitable, rent proration method used, relocation assistance program terms (Caps, reciepts, deadlines,) and deliver my certified mail, email and posted on the property at least 10 days before tenting.Standardized Assistance FormHave tenants submit, Name / unit, Contact info, Hotel receipt(s), Signature acknowledging termsClear Assistance TermsDraft language such as:“Landlord agrees to provide relocation assistance limited to actual lodging expenses incurred during the pest control displacement period, with original receipts, up to $200 per night for a maximum of 2 nights per household.

The big unlock is less about the city name and more about submarket quality, realistic underwriting, and having dependable boots on the ground.

Or is it more about the quality of the underlying collateral?

Yes, some are better than others, but they are all "overworked & underpaid".8) Class C Neighborhoods: we recommend newbie investors start with Class B, but Class C can work if your expectations are aligned with the realities of the market.9) Turnkey Properties: we agree that many offered have suspect quality.

Balanced Markets (Moderate Cash Flow + Stability)If you want fewer headaches and steadier tenants:FrederickStrong commuter demand to DC, good tenant quality, higher prices but more stability.

@Suraj Guptha  What most people miss is the quality of the underlying investment.

Many investors believe that interest rates are the reason why deals have ceased, but from what I've seen, that hasn't been the case.The finance method has changed, not the opportunity.A few investors are switching to:Property income-based deals that are eligibleShort-term funding for value-addingLoans are structured around the transaction rather than personal income.Are you wondering what tactics other people here are employing to maintain deals in the current market?

Pick one or two methods and be consistent (most beginners fail because they try everything once instead of one thing well).Once you have a lead, your edge comes from conversation and follow-up, not pressure.

Both methods can work.

Keep a copy and note the delivery method, date/time served.Here's your real issue:  if he doesn't stop, you have to move forward with eviction and you will need to be able to prove that he is a risk to the property and the other tenants.