I'm curious if anyone has experience leasing to Edward Jones and would feel comfortable giving details about their experience. 

Which areas make you feel comfortable? 

Simply scroll to the bottom and you can actually interact with clients like @Bill B. who have direct experience working with that QI.If you have a comfort level working with someone local that is perfectly fine. 

If the above two make you feel comfortable to continue working with the agent, then drop the price and move on (assuming the numbers make sense). 

We always do this over coffee or a casual setting where everyone feels comfortable.

Stretch your boundaries and your comfort zone, don't jump them.Lastly, if you would not want to live in the area, or building, as a renter, then don't buy the building, nor in the area.

If they fail to leave, evict based on the habitual lease violations.If you can't figure out how to do this, or don't feel comfortable doing it, then the other option is to allow them to finish their lease and then require them to move out when it ends.

I've noticed investors finding some promising opportunities there despite the current rates, partly because of strong rental demand and growth potential.At the end of the day, it's about aligning with your long-term goals and comfort level.

There are items required by law and in general those are related to the safety and basic comfort of living. 

We're comfortable with that though as we want assurances that their financials are healthy.