Feel free to message me, I would be glad to give you my opinions on where I think a good market would be based on your financial situation.  

It's another to do so in a way that makes a new investor feel bad.

@David RobertSevere nicotine damage can require extensive cleaning, sealing, and even replacing drywall or HVAC ductwork.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

What else I learned was even if you have friends in the area, or even family, while they say no problem, as we get older we all value our time and it doesn't always feel right asking them to do stuff without compensation or with, but it is always tricky to work that relationship when they don't meet your expectations. 

An auto body shop across the street that "stores" cars needing work there.Since abandoning the home, major landscaping would also be needed to clean up the walkway to the water.

I also feel confident with his staff, which is readily available and courteous.

When I subsequently asked the tenant over the phone how many cats she had she said four, which is likely half the number she actually has, but is still a lease violation.At this point I feel like it’s pointless to even ask if the cats are neutered (and therefore less likely to spray urine on walls) because clearly she is willing to lie to me and her attitude seems to be that she makes the rules not me or the lease.

We could use a new cleaning company though.  

Feel free to connect, and best of luck