I am looking to expand from my small town to the St Louis area.Can anyone refer a good investor oriented realtor from the St Charles MO area?

No one can succeed in Sales if They are not people-oriented.

You're going to have to evict.Or, if the relationships with these people matter, just suck it up and 1) replace the laminate with carpet (or rugs, per Nathan Emmert's suggestion, if that works), 2) pay the dues, and 3) realize you're paying for these people's living space.

Are there specific funds for family oriented properties?

@Christine Grimley Since you are numbers oriented and experienced with spreadsheets I would recommend you build your own deal analysis spreadsheet and you put 100 properties through the deal analysis.  

My focus is on SFH in need of light rehab, and my orientation is buy-and-hold.

It is detail oriented.

Four Family Property in Garfield, Bergen County, NJ for $430,000We put 10% down with no PMI at 3.99% interest for 30 years4x 3Bedroom, 1 bath unitsGross rent while we live in one of the units is $4410/month, ~$53,000 a yearExpenses (PITI, Utilities) are $3400; factor in vacancy, maintenance costs, we probably cash flow a couple hundred a month.We put $25k of materials into property and our own sweat equityAfter One year, appraised for $550,000 ($120,000 increase)Cash-our Refinanced ~$67,000Wife was able to quit her Job as teacher to be stay at home MomWe are looking for our next propertyKitchen cabinets and all appliances were bought used on craigslistThe listing agent said they were getting $1350 for this 4 bedroom 1 bath unit, after we fixed it up we are getting $1700/monthPulled up rugs and refinished hardwood floorsHung Shutters, Did some painting, plants - still needs some workAdded a centrally located coin operated laundry room.

Landlords wanting to do Section 8 will need the PHA orientation / training:http://www.pha.phila.gov/housi...

I am very number-oriented and feel the need to sit down and calculate all costs to the closest estimate before considering a deal.