As for Alexandria specifically in terms of regulations don't take advice from a public forum - look up the laws yourself and make sure you understand them.

If it happens a second time, tell the tenants who are making the noise that they need to stop or they are in violation of the lease.This is solid advice and exactly what I would do in this situation.

@Cody Ford Without having specific expenses and the 4th rent amount I can’t say for sure if I would pull the trigger on this property.

I wanted to share a bit about my situation and get some advice from those more experienced in real estate.My wife and I live in Irvine, Orange County, as renters.

(We're not desperate to sell) With being new to the selling side, I'm curious what is standard for agent commissions in an off market situation.

If you live there you probably have a good handle on the subtle market dynamics.One significant risk of buying any property out of state is that you have a lot less knowledge and first hand experience with all the nuances of that specific market.

The city of Cairo and Alexander County as a whole are in a very depressed economic situation.

These situations don't get better, they always get worse. 

Seems like a messy situation. 

So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?