Not a great set-up for an enduring partnership.

We had to involve the police (residents tax dollars at work) and then the neighbors had to endure several weeks of rehab work.So, while I agree to an extent that one should be able to use their property to their liking, if the use is creating externalities that create a burden on other residents, including city expenditures/tax burden, then I see this as a problem. 

This is beyond them enduring the inconveniences of repairs.

@Kelly ConradI know you've gotten a lot of feedback, so try and endure one more perspective. 

I'm trying to actively take steps towards real estate investing, but there is a lot of mental endurance that I need to break through - perhaps cultivate the hunger or curiosity for real estate.

If nonpayment by the tenant is a risk you cannot endure due to lack of capital I would walk away from this deal for sure without cast iron commitments from the landlord.

Skills and knowledge you simply can't have as a newbie are one ingredient, endurance and the willingsness and talent to deal with the weirdest people is another one. 

I have always believed education and experience is critical to enduring success.

they will endure the tax hit but they want out anyway.

Folks, I've had to endure about a year of Anchor Realty now after having my properties transferred there by ABC.