Am I responsible for covering the cost of extermination if the bottle flies are caused by sanitation issues, and I have observed tenants dirty dishes lying in sinks, empty bottles lying around apartments, and trash put out on the back porch?

I think people are getting tired of the cookie cutter homes also and a little bit different architecture/style will go a long way.

You can caulk but that's a mickey mouse style repair, arv seems very low, I suggest you pass.

Different markets and providers and such will offer different price ranges, property types and styles, returns, etc.

many of them are on streets where all the houses are run down...HOwever you can go 1 or 2 streets over and find same style homes, same age etc...that have been reasonably maintained.

I would just get it tested and be prepared to dish out some cash to get it fixed.

The exterior has been sprayed monthly; just wondering what is required when tenant requested additional service if he/she did not have a good hygiene living style.  

Andrew Gillings have you thought about what types of properties match your style/budget, which part of town, or how you'll find them?

Having owned a home for 40 years I am a very strong believer that as a life style choice a personal home is nothing but a liability.

Your local Realtor association probably offers classroom-style training included with your annual dues.#2 Most lessons come from actually doing business i.e. transactions.