How do I go after this bad check - the bank it was written on states it was an obvious case of "Intent to fraud" - but will not give me the name of the person ( starter check) - any info would be appreciated.

neat idea. unfortunately recent checks tenants paid rent with had no address and a few had no name nor address (Starter type checks)?

For starters, many A-class cities have apartments that have negative cashflows but can be classified as good/stable investments (for folks who simply need to park cash).Like others said, whether it is a good idea is dependent yourself as a whole.  

She focuses on starter homes and primarily in SJ Market. 

So, I call our Heating Contractor and he goes over there and installs a Starter Kit after checking the furnace out.

We invited tenants to come with us to the nursery to pick out plants and we paid for the starter plants.  

, pocket knife, utility knife(s), safety glasses/googles (for dust), dust masks, knee pads, adjustable wrenchPower tools:Shopvac, Sawzall with various blades, impact driver, drill,multi-tool, circular saw, miter saw.Now, if I were getting my minimal starter set, it would be a claw hammer, and impact driver, a drill, adjustable wrench, lineman pliers, screwdrivers, shopvac, 2 tape measures, pry bars, utility/pocket knives, googles/masks, and circular saw. 

So for starters, the stairs are probably a safety hazard, so that's a no-brainer and what you ought to be prioritizing always everywhere.A little water in the basement???

I may eventually sell the properties, but for now they feel like blue chips in the the sense that they should consistently produce a nice bit of monthly income and I can still tap into their equity and make starter deals with cash.

The tenant is a non starter in my view.