Your lower unit tenant is terrible as tenants go and that is aside from her attitude toward the upper tenant.

@Tyrel McAllister I had a terrible experience a few years ago using what I thought was a reputable VC firm.

A lien is more likely an outcome, unless something absolutely terrible happens.   

This makes a kind of sense, but I have concerns.And it's not as though I am terribly risk adverse, either.

The typical cap rate seems just terrible.

On a side note, the data in Zillow is terrible and highly unreliable.

They have a great deal of latitude on what they insist you pay, and what you actually work out in payment.Providing, that they are not a corrupt department, and most are Not (Some are quite political, with very "Selective Enforcement") Code officers and department would appreciate have a Foreign Landlord, who is in contact, works towards substantial compliance, and who they know they can trust to resolve an issue.That usually takes time and money.You need to explain , to them, that you "had a Terrible Property Manager, and have since changed and expect it Not to occur again."

Some management companies actually force more turnovers so they can charge makereadies, that’s a terrible deal for the investor.

I think it would help prevent terrible contractors from taking other investors for a ride.

What is a good place to start for one person might be a terrible place for you to start.I'd encourage you to start listening to the BP podcasts, and read through the various forums.