Tub re-lining is primarily for cosmetic improvements or surface cracks, not structural leaks.Tub Cut-Out/Walk-In Conversion: Some companies can cut out a section of the tub side to create a walk-in shower, which might involve less tile disruption, but this is for accessibility, not necessarily leak repair.Recommendation:Given that two plumbers have identified the internal rust as the source, the most responsible and cost-effective long-term solution, unfortunately, is to replace the bathtub.While it's a significant upfront cost due to the tile work, it will prevent recurring leaks, potential structural damage, mold, and tenant headaches.

They all suck and I'm just waiting for a Houfy or other disrupter to eat their lunch.

Just stick to the things you are capable of or willing to do and make sure you do those things on time, as not to slow down or disrupt your contractor.

I think my concern is more for the long term (5-10 years) and how this will disrupt the education system rather than the short term. 

. 🧠 Final ThoughtIf the seller is motivated and your agent believes $85K is doable, push for $75K–$78K with a strong justification: tenant disruption, deferred rent increases, and rehab risk.

In the meantime, I have to live under the same roof with a tenant who doesn’t pay, doesn’t care, and regularly invites people over, being loud and disruptive like she has nothing to lose.I’ve been depressed.

You cant tell investors "hey it might look like a house but actually its a disruptive fixed real estate rocket ship and its aggregating cloud data, housing proprietary server rooms farming crypto and receiving venture capital seed funding" and claim at some point in the future its going to shoot up in price so although its 100mm it should be speculatively valued at 1 trillion.

However, I’m concerned that their behavior could worsen, with increased, possibly disruptive communication.

I tell them, unless you're disrupting an industry-- you're underwater and getting deeper in today's world.Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on how you look at it.

One of them is pattern disruption and ability to engage called party by being genuine and not too serious.