Manicured lawns has ZERO to do with differentiating between a B and C neighborhood.

Contact Tenant B and politely explain that you were all unaware of the situation and you are not looking to punish him.

I was more interested in getting information on how to figure out how to get the inputs to actually analyze potential properties so I can narrow down my list.

I've narrowed my focus to include pure cash-flow plays in Indianapolis or Ohio as well as hybrid markets in Dallas, Ft.

If you have any suggestions for alternatives to the big stores or if the big stores actually have the better prices and products, please let me know to help me narrow this down a little. 

Once you start narrowing down markets ask for Brokers or Property Management for those areas here on BP.Also complete your profile.  

Music: like lots of everything but those that know me know that my fav band is the Dead.

or just rip off the band aid and do it all right away?

We have narrowed it down to a duplex in very bad shape, but have a contractor bid to rehab and add a studio in the attic.We have used the BRRRR and have great pos cash flow, even in initial rental.

Even at 500/unit, I'd still be elated just to keep vacancy as close to nil - and I understand, that may not be the best route either because of the quality of tenant - yet, I've narrowed down a couple of Property Mgmt companies in the area that seem to be reputable, and have been the ones that the real estate agents recommended, too.