I currently live in Sherman Oaks, CA ( The Valley ) and full time work as a body guard.

He just feels like he's running with this huge chip on the shoulder.

Here's my scenario:I am looking at a condo which is priced at $200k in Thousand Oaks, CA.I have $10,000 to put down in this investmentThat leaves me with a mortgage of $190kThe monthly rent in the area seems to be $1400I have A+ credit therefore feel that I should be able to secure a decent mortgageMy question is other than, tax, property tax, mortgage what other costs should I calculate in order to figure out my b/e as well as the fact that this is a good investment?

Several homes I see I have honey oak cabinets that are outdated.

Vincent, in Austin Tenex property management is good and I've heard good things about Stone Oak mgmt. also. 

My neighbors say they are so scared they each now chip in 1500 a year for private security to patrol our neighborhood.  

@Joshua Thompson come by our Thousand Oaks REI club so we can meet. 

Last option would be to go with the estimate from tree service company to remove two trees (the walnut and oak as per picture on craigslist ad) for $3,500That would kill all my cash flow for half a year --- omg

Minimum of 22.5 hours of continuing education over 24 months (sometimes vendors will chip in).

Chipped paint, and a multitude of other tenant caused issues (unsanitary conditions, pests, torn screens, etc.) will get your rent abated.