Can't stand them.Now, with this accumulated anger off of my chest, we can talk about your actual question.

I find my self asking, “How old are you?” 

so my once ecstatic view of San Diego RE investing is tempered significantly.  

Quote from @Jessica Deering: Hello everyone, I'm helping my mom manage her duplex, and we're facing a significant issue with one of our tenants.

Anecdotally based on my experience I agree home prices have seemed stable during recessions which is part of the beauty of RE for me.

Mainly following along to see what insights others share.I also go through Travelers and, so far, haven’t received a dreaded non-renewal for my rentals.

I just purchased my first duplex (only SFHs in my portfolio so far) and it doesn't have the gas/water split.

I'm planning on using private financing to get my foot in the door with these first four units of my portfolio, and then to scale up and build more units on site as they're paid off. 

If you ever end up in court, a judge will deem it "unreasonable" and erase them.Agree with the first part 110%.That being said, why do you feel my late fees are unreasonable?

Additionally, if I want my offer to stand out above other offers then I will let the seller know that I already own 10 properties in the area and I will offer a $20,000 non-refundable earnest money deposit, a quick close, and I'll wave my inspection period.