I know a major factor is that roof and finding out how extensive that damage is.

Age/condition of the major systems like the Roof, HVAC, electrical, plumbing?

For instance, Indianapolis is great for cash flow, but little potential for major appreciation.

I was a business major with a background in finance but ended up becoming a software engineer working for startups in San Francisco.The startup I work for has grown from 4 to almost 100 people which has made the hours more manageable and given me time to explore other entrepreneurial pursuits.I've saved up a small sum of cash to invest this year and I hope to learn a lot in my time here :)

No major losses.

This seems to be the major drawback for promoters wishing to advertise so I am sure people will start to provide these services for a fee2.

I'd rather pay a service so I control quality, but to each his own.But not paying a tenant his due sets a really bad precedent between the 2 of you, especially when the majority of the cash flows to you.

He owns a construction business but didn't pull permits on a major rehab?

I was offered a full scholarship from a small college with few majors and chose business administration because it would give me many options.

That foundation had major problems at one time.