At some point, it make sense for you to consider getting your agent's license ($1,200 up front and $100/mth), to have full MLS access and ability to inspect properties, control deals, bid low on HUD properties, and earn an occasional commission.

As time goes on and you start to become more and more familiar with areas and your abilities increase, then it's probably a good idea to start expanding.

It looks like the reason they burst had nothing to do with the tenants ability to leaving the heat on, but rather an inability to get the propane filled.

Close if you have to, but likely someone will buy it from you at 15-20% more than the price you locked in.Your market is ideal for growth.

C) Does anyone have a legal ability to fine me/make me move/sue me for it, and if so, how do I find the laws about that so I can weigh my options (again, not that I don't want ask attorney, but I also want learn about things myself, and most attorneys, like most people, get confused when I start trying think way outside normal boxes)?

When you seek judgment include them.Do you have the ability to help them get it filled?

I'm not sure where a Bill got his 8.6 cap on provided numbers, that was incorrect.

So an area might appear to get worse by living or driving around but when you analyze the influx of positive growth to the number of people moving there the crime levels are within normal ranges.What I would be more concerned with is the area as a whole and how it is trending overall.

My theory then was that they really didn't have the ability to sell the property legally.

In addition, I offer to submit proof of funds to dismiss any of their concerns, regarding ability to pay, but I do understand your point.