By good I mean, practical, knows the building code, and is not afraid to push back at the City in a gentle but firm manner.Let us know what you find out.

This is my first post here, so please be gentle if I'm messing anything up!

I was thinking maybe I could sell the lead to a local real estate investor (I understand this would be a bird dog thing which some might frown on).This has the potential for a wholesale deal (i think, be gentle Im still reading real estate books) because the house is in disrepair, needs roof work, foundation work, windows aren't painted, house has water leakage issues, and a lot of other issues which we have intimate knowledge of since my mother has lived in the house for four years.

Hey BP,Was just contacted by "freedom mentor" and spoke to an intelligent enough gentle man.

Also, to add to @James Carlson's point, if you respond gently, most potential customers who are reading the reviews can infer for themselves if that customer was just being unsatisfiable or a jerk.  

Just a gentle reminder that getting copies of leases is one thing; getting estoppel statements from the tenants is another thing altogether.In really hot markets (seller's markets), a buyer may opt to forgo asking for estoppel statements to make their offer stronger, but in a balanced market or buyer's market, I advise my clients to insist on estoppel statements as well as the lease.The estoppel statement verifies with the tenant a few important things and is signed by the tenant confirming your assumptions based on the leases you receive.Which lease the tenant believes is their current one (which may or may not be the one the seller or the seller's agent gave you... that's one of the reasons you want the estoppel statement).How much money the tenant thinks the landlord (which will be you when you buy) is holding of theirs.

http://youtu.be/j8IWAXjn_h0

Gently ask for referrals,  I'd also talk with brokers that you want to work for.  

They look great on paper.That all said (as a gentle warning), There are great deals that can be found in other cities.

The rear 25% of the lot (same with the 5 neighbors next to me) is considered a detention pond so it has a gentle slope/swale.