Or you could make custom box with rollers for cookie sheets/ a large baking pans or attach a wire basket or two for small items.

And hey, I'd love to become a convert in that timeframe because that means my investment is panning out much faster than planned!

Happe received his Juris Doctorate, with distinction, from the University of Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law.

Living in the Pacific Northwest, it doesn't rain as much as you think!

Problems that affect the "livability, soundness, or structural integrity" are what to look out for, also potential health and safety issues.So for livability:operational heating systems, operational plumbing fixtures with no major leaks, operational electric systems reasonably up to date (No Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel box, no aluminum wiring, etc)Roof with no active leaks - usually with at least 5 years of estimated remaining lifeFor soundness/structural integrity:No foundation issues - cracks, slanting floors, entire house leaning over, etcNo evidence of termite infestationHealth/Safety:No moldPeeling paint, especially in buildings built prior to 1978There's probably more, but that's all I can think of offhand.

Geez man chill out ..You sound like billy Mays selling frying pans .  

That's why I say in the long run this thing will pan out. 

Referrals that I have gotten from other investors haven't panned out very well for me either, they either don't call me back or call me back weeks later. 

I guess they learned to be landlords by watching movies like The Super and Pacific Heights!

It's going to be an interesting couple of months to see how this all pans out!