Quote from @Paul Merriwether: @Jay Hinrichs Predatory is pretty harsh.

If you're in places that have harsh rental controls, this may be good as units will voluntarily  free up and you'll be able to be set to market rent without any relocation/non-renewal costs.The biggest unknown is how the block grants will be provided.

The property got rented only in Feb 2025 (we have harsh winters ,and no one really moves).i spoke to the Tax guy and asked about the depreciation.

Sorry to be harsh, but someone had to say it.Most Airbnb listings in Mexico look like they were taken with a potato.Blurry photos.

(LESS DRAMA THAT WE ALL WANT)Some Friendly Tips to Avoid Future IssuesIf the property is in a less desirable or developing part of town, it’s worth tweaking the approach just a bit to help avoid situations like this going forward.Here are a few ideas:Encourage showings before lease signing: A lot of issues like this pop up when people rent sight-unseen.

In this situation, unless you seriously want more drama in your business, just say NO.

Bad tenants, harsh weather, and old buildings are a recipe for disaster. 

@Joe NA nothing of what you shared said "I love dealing with tenants, love marketing open units, placing tenants, dealing with tenant headaches, dealing with tenant drama" yet that's EXACTLY what you detail in the solution when you say buying a multi-unit.... 

@Harsh MittalWe have partners who are foreign investors.

@Josh Ball I am shocked at all the answers to use something as harsh as bleach....