Who would want to be a landlord in ‘merika

I had to laugh after reading this little article from a Chicago landlord reflecting on some of his trials and tribulations in respect to the good 'ol American renter. I fully understand why Ziv Magen is so parochial about Japan.

From the Front Lines of Chicago

No matter what their personal situations or how great their intentions are, all my tenants fall short in some way; they either pay late, not enough, or not at all.  And/or they don't honor their obligations as tenants.  ALL of them.  You would be amazed by how many sob stories I hear on a daily basis.