Plus it's interesting to hear how he used real estate to elevate him and his career, giving him the freedom to work on his business rather than just "in" it.

Your best option to keep management and repairs to a minimum and elevate the quality of the property would be to concentrate on renting to working class exclusively. 

This is a strategy most investors begin with and helps to elevate them to the next level.  

We are truly looking forward to providing a great product that will help elevate peoples lives and open the doors to the American Dream again!

This is not to say that there are not "bad apples" in the basket, but communicating these issues is how to elevate the situation.

Find out the house Base flood elevation. 

Hope you have an elevator.

Everyone was so friendly and willing to help, even while riding in the hotel elevators.

., there are a total of 17 building systems, including, among others, plumbing, heating, fire escapes, elevators, kitchens, bathrooms, pointing or exterior surface repair) are completely replaced when the building is 80 percent vacant, units subject to rent stabilization can be deemed permanently exempt and converted to free market status.

Los Angeles can be a tough market to jump into, especially in this market, due to its elevated price points, rent control in many areas, and so much competition from cash buyers, especially Chinese investors--though that may be fading--and I just want to do my small part with the little I know to help others looking to make their real estate mark in the City of Angels.