Other people know the good ones and the bad apples, and will frequently tell you who is who. 

Otherwise you won't be comparing apples w/ apples.

Development and re-development improves the community.As others have said there are bad apples, as in any business.

An insurance policy is often a magnet for a certain type of lawyer, and the absence of an insurance policy is a often a protection against them.  

For instance, motion detectors, window/door magnetic switches, glass break detectors, security lighting, timed interior lighting, interior/exterior cameras, backup power, etc can be combined to the extent of your preference and budget.

Apple HQ2?  

You will have a hard time comparing apples to apples.

Have any landlords out there had any experience with Tom from AGP Evictions up in Apple Valley, Victorville, or the high dessert?

Serve them your states version of a notice to quit and start the eviction processIn the end you have to ask yourself is it worth upsetting the apple cart with an eviction considering it sounds like the tenants do pay, but just pay when they feel like it.

I know it seems like a great deal, but as you know, you have to evaluate the ARV carefully by comparing apples to apples, and oranges to oranges.