I can buy a top freezer model new one for 500-600 on sale at home depot, so I would not split the used model they are eyeing as that is a bad price for a used fridge.

It is definitely a place to keep your eyes on. 

We could have just given him a 30-day notice to terminate the lease and finish at that once we knew he was problematic.The fixes required to get the condo in shape were above $200 which is the threshold over which they are required by contract to get my approval and they didn't.Some of the repairs done to the condo were performed poorly and cost a lot.In general, I know I did a bad job of keeping on eye on them but I feel that the way they have been managing my condo was negligent at best.

Since you have your eye on both types of investment, my guess is you'll quickly figure out which type works best for you and your family.

i am trying to find out more about the property i understand that i dont have the experience although i am very motivated to succeed and i will do my  very best to do so and with some help from my fellow BP member's like yourself giving me your input opens my eyes to a different level. 

I was keeping eye on a 19 unit property in South Bend on Loopnet but it went under contract as per the broker.

I would say that your tenants went in there with their eyes open and made a contract with you, they owe you till it's re-rented in my opinion.

The first tenant to leave us with a $600 unpaid bill and we had no recourse but to pay it to be able to set up the next tenant opened our eyes to being able to see and control what is getting paid or not.  

Sure it's great to physically eye the properties, but you may be losing out on better deals in other states by honing in on just your turf.

I'm not completely sure whats going on but just reading this thread has been incredibly eye opening.