Since she met all of the requirements, we chose her as the best applicant. 

If you are not pleased with the returns you are getting in a stock market (I can't blame you for that) then you can convert your IRA into self-directed, and then you will be able to invest those funds into alternative investments such as real estate, tax liens, trust deeds, precious metals, you can use your IRA as a bank and become a private lender, etc. etc.

It currently has a 3 foot metal fence.

Purchase price: $325,000 Purchased 1970's 10,000 SF mansion with 18 acres, a 30x40 metal building, a 25x75 six-car garage and 1500 SF greenhouse for $325k.

This will hold your safe assets, such as a savings account, mutual funds/stocks, precious metals, etc.

Start the eviction process and don't waiver.In the future, don't hand them the keys until they've met all your requirements, including proof of establishing their own utility accounts, paying the deposit in full, paying the rent in full, etc.

They make a bunch of special metals for different industries, one of their big customers was Boeing.

Look at how 10,000 flashlights shining on a thin board won't do anything except illuminate it, but if you FOCUS the light into a laser you can cut a hole thru inch thick sheet metal. 

After checking out the unit, he determined that the coils and refrigerant was intact (amazing) but the fan was toast.Feast thine eyes:And the repair:Yes, that's right - you see a box fan in that picture, taped in place with metal duct tape.

The PM I hired attended all the classes and met all the requirements.The House underwent an inspection by someone from the CHA, and they shot back that the house needs:Furnace certificationRoof certificationWater Heater certificationBrand new carpetingRe-seal/coat drivewayReplace all carpetInstall extension pvc pipe for sump pump behind houseTotal: $5800 (est)I'm in the thinking that I'm either being jipped (not by the PM, but by CHA) or that I should ditch the section 8 tenant/CHA all together and find another tenant.