Errors I can see, in story order:
1. TM is not a happy woman - you should always try to be happy.
2. After years of hard work and saving - what is saving?
3. the Brisbane....... - should be in Sydney
I could go on, but on a more serious note:
1. she was first referred to her horror tenant from one of her existing tenants
- der!
2. just arrived in Australia from New Zealand - uh huh!
3. He couldn’t pay the bond, but Tonya was happy to let him move in anyway. - just keeps getting better.
4. she sympathised with his moving to a new country - there is no room for emotions in investing.
5. Their dire situation became increasingly apparent each time Tonya visited the house - and yet no action taken early to nip it in the bud?
6. I tried to give them a break, even though it came out of my own pocket - see point 4. above
7. I wasn’t covered then because I thought it was too expensive - LL insurance!! please.
8. I can’t afford any of this. - where is the cash buffer?
At least she comes away with some learnings:
1. She says the experience has hardened her
2. Don’t judge a book by its cover
3. and always get landlord insurance
Cheers, Alan