At this point I am trying to do the "Who, not How" approach, but I admit to mixed results (it is hard to break the pattern of doing everything you have the skills to do). 

Before long, the late pay becomes the norm, not only for the tenant but also a pattern for the courts to see if it goes to eviction.

You really need to look at patterns and outstanding debt on the credit report. 

@Robert Lasko,You need to decide where you will draw the line, given that you've already established a pattern of tolerance.He's getting progressively later which means something is going on with his finances.

These quotes are from 1920-21 - Read what he said very carefully - “Anyone may so arrange his affairs that his taxes shall be as low as possible; he is not bound to choose that pattern which will best pay the Treasury; there is not even a patriotic duty to increase one's taxes.” 

You have a history and pattern of making an argument wrapped in a indictment.

We like our careers but being able to exercise that innovative thought pattern to freely think about a project that's personal to us vs a project that's required of us is much more fun and rewarding.

I am in a holding pattern now to see if things will eventually stabilize and the returns start.In gen it feels turnover costs will be much higher than other mid west markets due to time to find qualified tenants. 

It was 4 days ago I went to a real estate seminar and it really change my though pattern on life, what I really want to do.

The 97 year old lady who owned the house before me loved her sponge paint pattern...