My goal is to build a healthy secondary income as my husband and I approach retirement over the next 15 years.I'm focusing right now on how to evaluate property and learning about different financing options.

Yes @Nick Orr get out to the local REIA meetings networking with those folks will show you that there is a plethora of money available people just need to know you can show them a healthy return.

For some it's cars, for vets the toys are often guns and a healthy dose of freedom.If my wife didn't keep me in line, I'd probably tack black sheets up instead of having purchased blinds to be honest, in those parts of the home where guests will not see.

TED Spreads in a healthy market are going to be 30-50 basis points.

However, if I was the tenant I would be soiling myself and pulling all the punches to not get evicted because I would have no where else to go.

With all this work in a healthy renting market (DFW Metroplex), would you suggest to put the property on the MLS?  

Both corporations have very healthy balance sheets and income statements.

Provo has a good future for a city with just over 110k pop.1. 430 Million $ Hospital Expansion (2018)http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630925/430M-Provo-hospital-upgrade-kicks-off-to-healthy-start.html?

Grass looked healthy enough.I've never raised or lowered his rent the entire time.  

I'm not sure what the backyard cleanup will involve but I am guessing a thorough liming of the soil following the physical removal of the dog poop.A problem I have with 'dog/pet people' is that they 'do not get' the problem.