Fantastic, you picked a great time to get involved, there are tons of opportunities out there. 

"(Pick-a-minority) tenants are the worst."

Both of these are suffocating with inventory, too much is piling on top, so interesting you pick between those two. 

I like Mynd, since we've picked up a few defecting owners. 

Point I am making:  My contractor is BETTER THAN ME at contracting and picking the right products for him to use.

I picked up a portfolio of homes the previous owner had for 15+ years so I'm dealing with what seems to be a lot of deferred maintenance.

This will allow me to have better deals and can profit on the work as a contractor.Are their any clause which prevent thi@Mak K.Usually the insurance company will let you pick a licensed company to do the work to your property.  

I would pick Rancho Cucamonga, but good luck finding something that cash flows.Good Investing...

I have a lease ending at the end of the month and have had my pick of 4 tenants all begging to rent from me.

Whatever you do, NEVER pick up rent.