I am aiming for cash flow and appreciation both , i am clear with investment objective i.e. financial freedom, in terms of timeline - i have just started scratching the surface of real estate investing i want to learn as quickly i can and gain information in order to get started for searching deals, budget and risk tolerance would like to put a number when some progress i have made personally in understanding of whole process, my diligence and external factor dependency, that's why looking for some basics to understand and path going forward 

This is super important when problems surface in units.

Plastic handles molded into the surround have been broken and sharp objects can sometimes scratch into the surface. 

The health care law, on the surface, is pretty cool.

Etch the existing surface, apply a bondng agent, and then pour your concrete.

Here's why: Landscape architects are trained and tested  EXTENSIVELY on several issues specific to site development: building placement vertically and horizontally, site analysis including drainage/topographical analysis, vegetative cover analysis, viewsheds, pervious/impervious surfaces, cut and fill calcs, landscape structures such as small retaining walls, uninhabited structures, small roadways, bikeways, walkways, streetscapes, and even small dams.

You're supposed to put them inside the wall but I'll probably just screw it to the surface of the wall.

We drove to the property and walked around it, doesn't seem too apparent on the surface that there's a problem.

The blocks can be prone to tipping like that and and are not a wide enough surface to allow some movement.You won’t be able to get a conventional loan because of this issue but neither will anyone else.

Ask why they are allowing unused hot water tanks, windows nailed shut, surfaces in need of painting, etc.