If you get dealt that character card, your primary challenge is that you need to replace a lot of income to get out of the rat race.

The best defense against rats entering your property is to seal off all entry points (holes, cracks in walls), remove food sources (dirty dishes, food left in trash cans), and water sources (like leaks). 

Quote from @Mat O'Grady: @Matthew McCarty and @Aileen OuyangInvesting in anything is specific to each individual's goals.

In fact, you've seen me mention in other threads Mark Kohler and @Mat Sorensen who are partners in KKOS Lawyers (and accountants - Mark is a JD and a CPA).

Eleven years and 28 properties later I'm finished with the rat race; I'm 50. 

As for other amenities, some crowd-pleasers that won't break the bank are coffee maker + starter pack of pods, basic workout equipment (yoga mat, resistance bands), phone charging stations by the beds, and basic kitchen essentials like olive oil, salt/pepper, coffee filters, etc.

@Mitch M. 

Later I had found out, he did shut the water off on purpose so jesse would not rat on him, that he had done no work. 

I am tired of living the rat race and now I'm in a mindset where I am okay taking risks to jump into real estate investing.

About getting out of the Rat Race.My family and I played it a few times, and what can be said in its favor is that there are a lot of opportunities to buy rental properties under different cash flow conditions.