Not impossible, but difficult to landlord from afar.My first observation is that you are measuring town homes.

Hi, I am a finance graduate who is really interested in observing market trends.

I say this not as criticism but as an observation; people don't get that much value out of the training they do take.

I've been doing some research on a condo community near Disney to assess whether it would make a good investment property, so I've been compiling data on the type of condo I'd like to buy and recording their average d...

I won't be making lots of decisions but will be observing the process.What kind of references should I request from this person?

My simplistic observations for the Houston market, and specifically the West Houston / Katy / Cypress area (since that's where I live), are that one of the Paths of Progress is pushing West out in Katy and beyond.  

Any other observations or thoughts on solar panels as a profitable way to create positive cash flows.

We don’t want to speculate on the purpose of the ‘retail activities’ that we have observed but we think the best solution would be for you to move out and accordingly we will release you from your lease agreement and waive the notification requirement and the early termination fee.Additionally, if you leave your apartment in good condition, broom clean and completely empty, and move out before March 10, we will return your $______ security deposit (less any outstanding water bills) on your move-out date rather than making you wait the 30 days permitted by Ohio law.

In the event you decide to allow the tenant to care for the pool, you might also consider adding in a provision that triggers your ability to raise the rent and hire a pool company in the event you observe the pool being neglected. 

Great observations!