The best alternative is to live in one of the adjoining neighborhoods about 5 minutes from downtown where the prices are more reasonable but you are still close to all of the downtown attractions and activities.If you would like to know more since I am an investor in the area, send me a PM.

New information like the LLC has come to the surface. 

While on the surface I say I invest for cashflow. 

The 1% rule is a quick, surface assessment that enables you to quickly identify properties worth pursuing.

To get a complete refund of your security deposit you must: Remove all your personal property from the premisesLeave the premises cleanLeave the premises without damage, normal wear and tear exceptedPay in full for all rent, fees and utilities as dueReturn all keys (originals and copies)Our wish is to return all of your security deposit.We trust you will leave the premises in such condition that we are able to do so.Cleaning.Please remove all belongings from premises.Clean all surfaces, walls, doors, inside and outside cabinets, inside and outside appliances, lighting fixtures, bathroom fixtures, windows – panes, tracks, sills, blinds.

In this case roaches ran into adjoining units.

The drain cleaner snakes or jets the line and rarely are they able to see the items flowing past.Also in some cases it's a combination, it could be an old cast iron pipe with a rough inside surface full of rust, which started to act like velcro to things that flows past, or a slight settlement causing a belly, which again impedes the flow, then the tenant pours down grease, pasta and bean, well, you get the idea.Most of the time you end up eating the cost especially if the plumber can't tell you anything.Now, you mentioned that the clog caused water to back up to a vacant unit next door. 

Paint dated blonde cabinets white, granite-look laminate or some cheaper solid surface counters, LVP floors.

ie, why didn't this situation surface previously?

He in my opinion is a very valuable asset when speaking of real estate investing.I call him my mentor but haven't spent nearly enough time with him to even learn the surface of what he knows.