I sympathize, Babe. But at least you don't have to chase your money after you complete your deal. I've had to evict 3 tenants in the last 18 months. You feel for the families, you really do, but there's only so much you can do. If you let one delinquent family stay, you have to let them all stay.

There's the court fees, which you never get back (if they're gonna stiff you on the rent, they're NEVER gonna pay you the court fees). Then you have to refurbish the apartment every time. New stove, new refrigerator, new fixtures, etc.

The economy is taking it's toll on everyone. Hopefully, it can only get better.