I instruct them to use hair traps, food traps, lint traps on dryers, etc.Preventable damage caused by things that may not be the tenants responsibility but that they didn't report in a timely fashion: An example would be things like the roof leaking, or the presence of those house eaters I previously mentioned.

It's impossible to tell without knowing a lot more detail and having an attorney's input.I hope the above provides food for thought.

In 2.5 years of owning rentals in that area we have found zero crime, excellent neighbors, and lower costs on everything from repairs to food.

Lastly, I am more interested in cash flow as opposed to appreciation because my hopes is that I am eventually able to have enough cash flow from rental properties to pay for our expenses (mortgage, cars, food, phone bill, etc.).

Thinking about shared kitchen space, pantry, ect should dedicate and label each shelf or cabinet for each room in the house so old food doesnt get forgotten about.

Just food for thought supporting one of the options from Raylan Willis

But he said he has to put food on the table and he also don't want to give up living in that neighborhood for some reasons.Well I don't know too much about his financial situation and won't judge further, I just don't wish that happen to me LOL

Food for thought.

I am at the point in my investing where I don't have to work at a job and I don't have to chase a deal to put food on the table.

Now I live on about $900/mo including property taxes, home/truck insurance, maintenance (setting aside $100/mo for long term maintenance), food, utilities, etc.