Something that caught me off guard in south carolina was the property tax amount. 

Hands on is good and never let your guard downIf you find an honest partner, this can be a very profitable and informative relationship.Good luck!

Speculation from the old guard about how it’s never going to turn is a bunch of nonsense.

Also install bright motion-sensor spotlights all around the property that trip whenever someone stands on the corner (protect by placing in hard to reach locations, covered with sturdy wire mesh guards).

Can you pay body guards or is it a lost cause.

Defense is of course guarding the money you have. 

I keep seeing "Dont invest in a sub30k pig" from people who have never done it...its laughable, really, but that's what the old guard and typical successful real estate investors would say who dont know anything about these neighborhoods, dont come from these neighborhoods, and cant relate that maybe we do relate and understand them better than they ever will.

You want to be pro-active so that you are not caught off guard later!

I just do not know how to approach her now because her guard is up big time and I am now understanding why after reading up on this crap!

One tenant is in the national guard another tenant is a firefighter.