I'm only now getting to the point where I'd feel comfortable investing where I don't have feet on the ground and even then, I'd tread lightly.

Renters aren't stupid; they know the rents for areas and look for the most value for their buck.It seems that you are so strong on your point of view that maybe you have something in your business to offer the misguided people that you are warning.

I was wondering if anyone had any advice or could shed light on the best way or ways for a young person with little money to start.

Can anyone shed any light on this?

Including gas, light, sewer companies numbers.

Could you shed any light on the current state of the market there and any recommendations for potential areas to target?

I would take matters into my own hands by now especially with the court fees you have to pay each time they require an answer from you.Like a couple others guys were saying, make the surrounding area (your property) unmanageable to live in or better yet pay someone to light that place on fire when he leaves.. you want it demo-ed anyway.

Tenant will be responsible for: all stopped up sinks, showers, tubs, toilets, or drains; burned out light bulbs; all exterior landscaping and lawn maintenance including but not limited to: the care of shrubbery, landscaping, mowing, and providing for prompt garbage removal.

Now, depending on the complaints your referring too, these people should be warned, then violated, then fined.

I'll be going to the Newport Beach, CA Lighted Boat Parade this weekend!