Consequently, the attributed value of the land was completely wrong, you wouldn't be able to build on it, and now you'd have the rehab one of the homes that was borderline fit for a bulldozer.  

Your expenses sound more directly attributable to the acquisition of the property itself.

The single greatest attribute of the property is your ability to divide into to units.

I realize I am extremely lucky, but I do attribute some of this to my core business strategy:  Buy and maintain decent homes and make sure you get decent people.  

You mentioned that you read many books that attributed to your knowledge.

Using these attributes will minimize risk.A good property management team will screen tenants for the credit and job history which will minimize the risk of the example you pointed out.

ONLINE SEARCH OF TN TREASURER:  View residential info (current owner name, past transfers, residential attributes, etc.). 

Share some particular attributes that made this agent outstanding!

@Kevin Grinstead, @JD Gunter, I would note that 40% of the Springs economy is directly attributable to the five military installations. 

Hint: The regression model consists of multiple attributes, sf, lot size, ceiling height, amenities....