Quote from @Josh Otero: Hi @Ryan Brown,I've had some tenants that have had a bunch of noise complaints about them as well.

A few days before the sale the frame farm house was burnt to the ground and all that was left was the standing brick chimney and a lage pile of ashes. 

I’ve done my research with (reading books, podcasts, etc) but still feel like I’m not doing enough.

Sounds like he was feeding you a line of garbage. 

@Lillian Pintaro,Birmingham’s a lucrative market—it’s been my stomping ground for nearly 20 years, and you can find some excellent deals if you know what you’re after and dive deep by zip code, neighborhood, and city block.For what it’s worth, we manage 2,000+ units (many for out-of-state investors) mostly in the north and west part of town—so think suburbs outside the city limits like Graysville (35073), Adamsville (35005), Mount Olive (35117), Center Point (35215), and the like.Since you’re also open to the surrounding areas, places like Odenville (to the east) and Tuscaloosa (to the southwest) could be worth checking out.

Now I’m sure BP has all the data and statistics to so h the know better than me what people like and want to hear.

You’d need to check the local laws to see what counts.Tenant Violations: If they’re breaking lease terms—like not paying rent or subletting—you might have grounds to evict.

I looked at local companies, and while many locals have great boots on the ground, they lack the economies of scale and systems like what Avantstay uses to attract, vet, monitor, and enforce. 

Several years ago when the low flow toilets came out, some just didn't work well at all.

I highly recommend a well-qualified REALTOR who works with investors and knows how to help you best.7.