The owner was someone I knew that is heavily into drugs.

I know you're heavily invested in Cleveland, and I'm all ears.

In some cases people say that the population could increase 3-fold over the next 10 years- As far as jobs are concerned, Bakersfield (which was previously known as an Ag and Oil town) is still heavily invested in Ag and Oil, but are starting to diversify based on the location of the city versus other replicable factors.  

Andy In general the tenants should provide their own lawn mower for a single family property.Whether or not they take care of the lawn will be heavily determined by the asset class of the property.

Is Watts heavily Section 8, or is it realistic to think I could get a tenant outside of that? 

I'm relying heavily on the realtor and property manager I'm working with to make sure all goes well.  

LA rent control is heavily favored for tenants leaving us landlords in a tough spotAny advice is appreaciated

We would heavily rely on finding good contractors. 

I know that not a lot of people recommend "waiting to make a purchase", but if you are purchasing in those particular areas, and are purchasing off the MLS, now might not be the best time unless you can find a pretty heavily distressed property. 

@Mark Allen Tennessee has no income tax but heavily relies on sales tax, state sales tax make up the largest source of revenue for the state.